He nodded, saying without hesitation, “Yes, from the first time I saw you on the playground, I knew you were my mate. But since you were a year younger, I waited quietly for a year until you turned eighteen and your wolf awakened before I dared to approach you.”

“But you probably don’t remember, you were so focused on your studies.

“Do you recall the time you were harassed by some rogues?

“I used to follow you every day, only going home once I saw you safely inside. That incident gave me the perfect chance to play the role of an hero.”

Alpha Derick smiled, then looked at me with...