I paused, remembering how hard it had been. Those days when Emilia wouldn't even come to the door. When Ivar would apologize for her and beg me not to give up on her. I never considered giving up, I loved her too much. "We spent three months like that, me going to her house, her refusing to see me, Ivar telling me she wasn't doing well. Then she stepped outside. She didn't give me a chance to speak. She said, 'Leo, I'm not going to ever be able to accept you as a mate. You need to reject me. You deserve so much better than a used shell of your beloved. Please, set yourself free. Reject me. I will accept and leave Moonless Night.' She stood there, waiting. I was shocked, horrified that she wanted me to reject her."I took a deep breath. "I refused. I said to her 'Emilia, I love you. I need you in my life. I can never reject you. Please, I beg you, look at me. You know our bond is strong, we can survive anything together. I will do anything for you, my love.' She touched my cheek and s
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