Tangled in Moonlight
Matt replied with resignation.
Silence settled between them, allowing both Camden and Matt to reflect on their impassioned conversation. Eventually, Matt broke the silence, his voice laced with vulnerability. "Cam, how do you truly feel about me? I know we're mates, but you've never really put your feelings into words. Where do I stand with you?" he asked, his gaze searching hers, seeking an honest answer. Camden felt a wave of discomfort wash over her, unsure of how to respond. Matt's plea for clarity tugged at her heartstrings, urging her to be truthful. "Like you say, we're mates. I love you and care about you," she confessed, the words slightly awkward on her tongue. Matt's eyes locked with hers, his yearning for deeper connection evident. As Matt pressed further, his voice filled with vulnerability, Camden's heart sank with realization. "Are you in love with me?" he asked, his voice heavy with anticipation. A mix of emotions washed over her, and she struggled to find the right words. "I... I mean, I guess so... The mate bond...," she finally admitted, but he cut her off. "Let me put it another way. I'm
your mate and Clayton is your mate. You have a mate bond with both of us. But does it feel the same?" Matt said, starting to become frustrated with her evasiveness. Camden's discomfort was evident as she sat and stared down into her lap, thinking for a moment before she looked up to meet his gaze. "No," she managed to whisper through the lump in her throat.