18 - the mate you are dying for has secrets.

Things weren't working as planned for Amanda and she couldn't get a possible way of getting Rocks' attention. Neither was she willing to let go of the mark. She had seen Rocks' mate and her presence only made her more bitter. As she heard their continuous laughter in the kitchen, she was raged.

However, she understood the mate bond. Alpha Jax was still unmated so will it be ideal to try again? What if she got trashed like before? She couldn't bear it. The only thing she thought to do was to disappear and never return or cause unthinkable havoc.

Since Rock and his family were still in the kitchen, she went to the bedroom to pack her few things, instantly making it to the door. Before she reached it, a force grabbed her from behind.

"Leaving without saying Goodbye?" Rock was furious. He wasn't comfortable with Amandas' presence in the living room and thought to check on what she was up to. He wasn't surprised that she wanted to leave without returning his mark. Yes, he made a mistake