Leonard.
The moment the word 'mate!' echoed through my head, I felt my entire body go rigid and cold.
That was the first thing I felt, not the usual excitement nor relief. Just a strange coldness rushing through my veins as though someone had suddenly poured ice water directly into my chest.
And honestly…This was exactly what I had been waiting for.
For years.
Theresa could finally belong to me alone, with no third party.
I could finally stop pretending that watching her from afar was enough. I could pull her into my arms whenever I wanted, kiss her whenever I pleased, and let the whole damn world know she was mine.
My mate.
The thought alone made my wolf stir restlessly beneath my skin but despite all that…I couldn't bring myself to acknowledge the bond.
And worst of all, I didn't even want her to know.
My jaw tightened at the thought.
Theresa was still adamant about carrying another man's child.
Alex's child.
Even now, after everything.
