Noah Black's perspective

I went to my castle almost like a happy teenage boy, because I had officially announced to everyone and to Bella's parents that she was my mate. Yes, I was twenty years old, but I wasn't that kind of teenager. I was a responsible crown prince with many supernatural powers, working my ass at noon till night for the pack and my people's sake. So my duties were above all. I didn’t hurt anyone before or judged anyone unfairly. I always used the law and policies.

But deep inside, I knew why Bella was afraid to give us a chance. She looked lowly at herself even though...