"That will not fucking happen. Not on my watch," he said, his voice firm and his jaw clenched. Did he truly believe I would remain bonded to him after everything he has done? That I would persist in fulfilling the role of a devoted mate? I would become the subject of ridicule among the entire Lycan community. Who in their right mind would remain with a mate who tormented her for an offense she never committed? I laugh softly.

"Kitty, I'm telling you. Do not even consider it."

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