Chapter 123: The Alpha's Judgement

'Thank you, my Alpha', Shema said. 'I grew up with them both and though Damian is the elder, he never made his feelings known to me. And when we found that we were all mated, there was no way I could marry the both of them. I chose the person who had made his feelings known to me and who I had grown to love not as a friend but as a mate'. She swallowed and continued. 'It was just an unfortunate twist that Storm had to die leaving me so heartbroken. I loved him so much. Damian started making advances towards me and I felt it was a desecration of Storm's memory but since I was also mated to him and since our honourable Alpha Hugh, your brother gave the judgement that I marry him, I consented but anytime he touches me, I remember Storm!' she wailed.

'What is the problem?' I asked. 'Are you attracted to another? Would you rather be with some other male?'

'Oh, no!' Shema answered quickly as though such a thought had not even occured to her.

'Then what is it? Could it be that you feel guilt