"You mean... I can... I will be able to take Ste... my Alpha as my mate?" Chris gasped out, his lungs constricting at the thought that he might be able to have his mate. He didn't realize he was on his feet and halfway to the door until he felt a hand wrap around his wrist, a small whine escaping him when Damon firmly pulled him back.

"Chris, stop, you can't go to him," Damon said, wanting to kick himself in the balls for the man's reaction. He felt awful, knowing that he was going to be with his mate when he was telling Chris to stay away from his,...