"I do not hate you! Please, Ammy, tell me. All I can think about is how much of your heart was sent in those letters that never reached me."

Sebestian's voice was hoarse, and Ammy couldn't stop herself from raising her head and meeting Sebestian's burning gaze. Her own face was wet, tears still falling freely.

"I heard you had presented alpha, and I rejoiced. Surely you would send for me, bring me back home, marry me and...I loved you! Forgive me, Sebestian, I love you still."

The hands holding Ammy grew slack, Sebestian's face holding nothing but shock and disbelief. Ammy turned, sobbing, hating herself for her unwanted confession....