“Why?” She struggled not to let herself show her anger and pain, but the sting that had poisoned her soul was too strong. It made it had to breathe.

“We talked about this already,” Adam said in irritation, and something in her snapped. Was it her patience?

“Why?!” she repeated in a louder voice, her blood boiling. “I get it that I'm human and you hate us, but I'm also your mate. I'm the one meant for you!” She gestured with a hand so fast, air rushed between them.

“It's not about that—” he began, but she interrupted him.

“Then why? You just don't want to be with me?” She...