Chapter 89

Jaxon's POV

As I stand in the kitchen discussing the dinner menu with Bonnie, Melanie comes downstairs. She's wearing a red dress that hugs every single one of her curves. Her medium-length hair lay in soft curls around her shoulders with a single one hanging over the right side of her forehead. She looks so fucking sexy. She shouldn't be dressed like this going out with another man, but this is what I wanted, right?

"You look beautiful," I breathe, looking her up and down.

Heat seeps into her cheeks. "Thanks," she mumbles. Her expression turns serious. "Why are you okay with this?"

That's a good ass question. There are many reasons, but I let one honest answer fall out of my mouth.

"The Mating Ball is in a week. In case you do end up keeping your mate-"

"I won't," she cut in.

My jaw tenses, but I continue. "But if you do, I think you should experience everything you want to before then. You obviously like this guy, go out with him."

She's silent for a moment like she's contemplating s