THE MATE THE ALPHA NEVER CHOSE
His voice trembled ever so slightly as he began to speak, drawing closer to her, though still giving her a distance.
"This is important," his voice quivered, "if only you will listen to me."
Agatha's features softened momentarily, a flicker of curiosity passing through her piercing gaze. The hand fan in her hands slowed its tempo, as if caught in the tension of the moment. It was an invitation, however fleeting, for Darrel to say what he had come for, though her eyes were still squinted, moving around the room.
"There is nothing to listen to, old man," Agatha's voice exuded a mix of compassion and resignation. She turned her gaze towards us, as if irritated by our presence. "Look, I know why