Absence Makes The Heart Fonder

Ronan's POV

“What? Did you think you'd be left off the hook just because you're not the Alpha?” He asked.

“You seem to have forgotten that you're also supposed to choose a suitable mate as soon as you can.”

I rolled my eyes. “Let's focus on my brother first,” I replied.

He trained his intelligent blue eyes on me. “You already have eyes on a certain woman right?” He queried.

I shrugged.

“I'll take that as a yes. I'd love to meet her,” he said, a bright smile on his face.

“You can't meet her now.”

“Why not?” He questioned.

“It's complicated at the moment. Something close to unrequited love,” I answered.

“You know you can have any woman you want right? You're a great catch. You don't have to pine after a woman who doesn't return your affection.”

I closed my eyes and released a frustrated sigh. “But I don't want any other woman.”

He shook his head. “You're just as bad as your brother.”

“No, I'm not,” I disagreed rather vehemently.

He looked taken aback.

I took a deep breath and c