Zenith

*Leroy POV*

The Luna red moon is over, the pull between Cali and I is not longer as strong. The Epsilon says we are meant to feel nothing for each other, but that has never been us. I have always loved her before I even knew that she was my future. My heart rejoices when I am around her. My soul and my wolf are at peace. She is disappointed that our marks are gone, but I am distraught and angry. I am livid by the time the Epsilon informs me that Cali will conceive and I will have no part in my child’s life until she and I are permanent mates.

“Like hell am I letting that happen!” I roar, fighting the urge to tear down everything around me.

“Some things are out of our control, some are within. Still, every decision has consequences. A second chance mate is around the corner and…”

“I don’t want another mate. I only want her!”

I don’t mean to yell at the Epsilon, but he is frustrating me with his usual riddles.

“Dad fucked up, many parents do, why am I paying such a heavy price?