Chapter 180

But he didn't say anything. To her his silence confirmed her question, but at the same time, it stung. It stung hard.

He's silent because you are his mate and he doesn't like it. That was why he never told you, and why he hasn't done anything about it in the six weeks you've been here. It's you and he hates the fact that it's you. There are all those slim, beautiful women out there, so why does it have to be you? You are his mate, he knows it, but he does not like it.

Sandra sprang up from the chair, squeezing her eyes shut as to push those thoughts deep down where they belong. Her eyes watered, but she blinked hard again to force it away. There's no way in hades she's gonna cry. Not here, not in front of him.

She started walking away, and he was right there in front of her. "Kassandra, please wait—"

"Don't follow me, please, Alphose. I j-just..." Her voice cracked and she almost hated herself for it. You're not gonna cry here, dammit! She took a deep breath and tried again, "I ju