Serena's POV.

"Mate!" I recoiled, horror etched on my face. "No... no... no!" I protested, backing away as if I could escape the truth.

This had to be some kind of mistake. The moon goddess couldn't be serious. Me, mate with Ross? After everything he'd done to me?

I glared at Ross, his mouth agape in shock.

"What's going on?" he asked, confusion written all over his face.

I shook my head, still trying to wrap my mind around this revelation. I turned to flee, but Ross caught my hands, holding me in place.

"Serena, what's going on?" he asked again, his eyes searching mine for answers.

I struggled to...