Rowan’s POV

If only she knew just how much I wanted to be with her.

Still, I held onto the possibility that the one I was meant to find wasn’t Liandren.

I would be breaking my promise to my fated mate.

So I hold back. Even though my wolf claws at my ribs like it wants out. Even when every instinct screams her name.

I’ll treat her right. Take good care of her, because she deserves it.

But if I can’t love her.

“What happened?” Elder Xandros asked, his face clustered in a frown.

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