Gabriella’s POV

"Leave," I reiterated, my words resounding in his ears once more.

"That's the very thing I refuse to do again, mate. I refuse to leave and I don't want you out of my sight again."

"Are you deaf? They can't be us. I am happily married. Do you want me to call my husband right now so you know I'm not lying?" I said it just to reinforce my lies.

He scoffed, saying, "That would be a mistake if you do."

"Alpha Nicklaus, are you trying to threaten me? If I bring my husband ...