“Not even a chance?” Alexander’s voice shook as he plopped down the chair.

“No.” I sighed. “I am firm with my decision. I was just going along with you and Homer’s hardwork in chasing me back because I know how much hardwork it took. But I’ll never ever consider any of you back. Azriel is now my one and only Alpha and husband and maybe I will even consider him as my mate even if I haven’t yet seen or felt any mating bond snapping.”

I stood between Beta Homer, who suddenly appeared, and Alexander. Their eyes were brimming with hope, anticipation, and desperation. They had spent days trying to...