Chapter 128

Norton's POV

My heart raced as I stared intently at Theda, waiting anxiously for her response. The weight of my emotions hung in the air as I opened my mouth to speak, fully expecting to hear the answer I had been longing for. And then, with a single word, she eased my fear.

"Yes."

Elatedness surged through my veins, filling my entire being with joy and relief. I couldn't help but feel an overwhelming desire to embrace her, to celebrate this momentous occasion. But before I could act on his impulse, Theda's next words stopped me dead in my tracks.

"But I won't reject him, Alpha Norton."

My eyes widened in surprise, and I broke the hug, staring at her in confusion. The elation I had felt dissipated, replaced by a mixture of disappointment and uncertainty. I struggled to comprehend her words, my mind racing to make sense of her unexpected response.

"Yes, I will only tell him to stay away from me when next he comes," she said.

I tried to mask my disappointment with a smile, though