(Allan's POV)

"I'm not your mate! It's not within my power to decide. Only the Moon goddess can choose a mate for me." I could read the clear signs of disappointment on her face when I began speaking. "If the Moon goddess so pleases, she could make you my mate!"

"You can!.... We can have her blessings afterwards!" she insisted with a look of desperation.

"No, we can't!" I was ruthless in declining her suggestion. "If you don't mind, I have to leave now. You may go back to the party and enjoy yourself with the others!" I tried to walk past her but, she grabbed my shirt.

"You can't...