“My apologies, Your Majesty,” Zoriana spoke up, breaking the brief silence. “You mentioned earlier that mating issues should be discussed outside of this room. But there is something I simply can not wait to address.”Gael huffed in deep annoyance. He fully expected Zoriana to bring up his engagement to Flavia, and he had already endured enough drama today—the last thing he wanted was a screaming match between his fiancée and his fated mate.“Zoriana, please leave this for another day,” he started, his voice strained. “We’ve had enough—”Zoriana cut him off cleanly. “I won't waste anyone’s time. I will be extremely quick. I, Zoriana Roux, Alpha of the Morning Star pack, reject you, Crown Prince and Alpha heir of the Royal Pack, Gael Castellari, as my mate and Alpha.”A sudden, sharp pain surged through her chest. It was powerful, but she found it bearable. Across the table, Gael’s face twisted in agony, and he clutched his heart, gasping for air.
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