Her thirst for vengeance
“Your rejection doesn’t mean anything, Tamara. I won’t accept it.”
My eyes widened even more, my breath hitching. He wouldn’t accept it? That... that made the rejection void. No. No, this wasn’t happening. How could this be real? I felt trapped, my mind spinning with fear and confusion. This was Alpha Dante, the man who slaughtered without hesitation. And now I was his mate?
I shook my head against his hand, trying to protest, but his grip tightened slightly, enough to make me freeze. His voice dropped even lower, dangerous but with an edge of amusement. “The only way I’ll accept your rejection... is after we’re married. For a year.”