Scarlett remained in bed, unable to find rest. Another woman was present in Zachary's life, and what she observed today validated that fact. She had thought this was just a temporary situation they would eventually overcome, but the reality of today made it clear that there was no turning back. Zachary was not going to return. He was progressing forward. How could that happen? She was his mate.

For more than a month, she had uttered those four words, and with each repetition, they seemed to become less important. She was convinced that the bond between mates could not be severed. Despite all that had transpired up to this point,...