Chapter 47

Emma's POV

I was shocked when Alpha Kingsley asked me to marry him. My stance staggered, and I looked at him bewildered. I looked into his eyes, hoping he was joking, but he wasn't. He looked serious, and my heart dropped.

"I can't marry you, Alpha Kingsley," I said, and he furrowed his brows.

"Why? Why can't you marry me?" He asked, and I licked my trembling lips.

"You promised to stay away from me, Alpha Kingsley, so what changed?" I asked and stood up from the floor; even though my legs were trembling, I tried to maintain my stance.

"I only promised to stay away from you so that you can have time to yourself and heal; I didn't mean I would stay away from you completely," Alpha Kingsley said, and I cackled. I blink several times, trying to control the threatening tears from rolling down my cheeks. I hold my gown tightly, seeping my fingers into my palm covered with my dress.

"That doesn't mean you should ask such a ridiculous question! Just because I need your help, you can't just a