This truly can’t be happening. If she was willing then she should understand how this has to go. We cannot rush the mating process. Nothing good could come from it but her death. There has to be a bond of love before the marking can happen. Why would I be blessed with a mate who doesn’t care for the value of her own life? Would being with someone of my kind really be so bad.

It was a mistake to show her what we are so soon. Now she doesn’t want anything to do with us. Your stupid plan is costing us our mate. You need to do something.

Her...