Sacrificial Promises

" Flora, I must speak with you — now," Adrian prompted, his voice coarse and pulsing with resoluteness as he walked toward her in the vacated corner of the command center.

Flora's tone was peaceful but miserable." Adrian, I know what you are going to tell me. You have one chance to make this right.".

Adrian's reply was nippy," I have made my decision. I can no longer be Alpha, not when my heart is broken because of my miscalculations."

Flora's face ...