Her Mate
He reached out to cup my cheek, his thumb gently brushing away a tear that escaped my eye, "I'm sorry."
"Are you just doing this.. seducing me to complete the mate bond as well?" my lips quivered. I knew after marking would come consummation. I was okay with this in the beginning. But now everything is coming crashing down on me that I'll be mating with someone who can't love me. Who won't love me. I don't know if I want that.
Salazar frowned, clearly struck by my words. He pulled me into a hug, his strong arms encircling me. "My actions are not driven by my responsibility to complete the mate bond," he assured me, "but by my genuine desire for you."
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