" Yes. You'll always be my center, Love,"

My vision blurred after his words. My heart was palpitating in my chest. Something within me stirred, and my heartbeat quickened.

. I hated my feelings right now. Why did his words hold so much power over me?

“ Don’t you think it’s a little unfair?” I asked, my voice barely audible.

“ To whom?”

“ To your mate. I can’t be your center when she’s there,” My voice was low. My body was hot at our immediacy.

“ I don’t love her... Not even a little bit,”

I was speechless. His words were dangerous, and they clutched in my head. They...