Amanda’s POV

I didn’t know what to say. I never expected him to say such to me and to say it so plainly. Despite how much I hated those words from him, I couldn’t deny the fact that those words actually had an effect on me. I felt nervous and had to gulp before looking away. His grip on my waist tightened.

“I know it’s hard for you to believe me, but that is true. I have fallen in love with you, and I can’t let you go, Amanda,” he declared once more. I frowned and freed myself from his grip.

“Enough!” I grunted. “Have you no shame, Alpha Edward?...