Nadine was taken aback by Zander's plea to go back to how things were. She couldn't fathom not being with him or talking to him every day. "What can't you stand when you managed not to reach out for weeks? Now that I've moved on, you show up? What nonsense is this, Zander?" she retorted, clearly frustrated.

Zander seemed surprised by her response. "You've moved on?" he asked, trying to understand the situation.

"Why? Did you think I'd waste my life waiting for you? And why would I do that? Have you forgotten who I am? Have you forgotten that I am the daughter of an Alpha and I still...