Roman's POV:

"What?" Garren exclaimed.

"If... if it's a joke, Roman, then it's not funny," Roxanne stammered in a low tone as she forced a smile on her face.

"What are you saying?" Garren asked furiously.

I ignored his words and looked at my beautiful mate seriously, taking her hand in mine.

Was there a way I could tell her the truth and not hurt her? No. She had to know.

"I wish it could be a lie or a joke, but it's not. You should know by now that I never joke in such ...