Conaan's hand slowly dropped from Alexander's neck, and the other finally got to breathe, his eyes wide with terror.

"Co...Your highness Conaan. We really don't have to do this. This is the system. When we find our mates, we can leave everything for them. Including the women we once loved."

A shaky breath escaped Eleanor's lips as she turned to Conaan's back, her chest filling with guilt. She had done the exact opposite, and even took a part of his beauty with her too.

She swallowed, then lowered her head, the tears running down her cheeks. Conaan nodded slowly.

"In any case, Alpha Alexander. I congratulate you. Your disrespect however,...