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ust ha

, this is a mistake. That scent, just like v

late what was wrong. I initially thought it might be a rogue trying to hi

y. I couldn't tell if it was my shock or the intensity of those black eyes holding me captive.

n't need a mate. I certainly don't want anyone taking Anto's place. Is this some s

thought. The familiar faces of my pack gre

't want one? Yet rejecting him isn't an option; the repercussions a

attraction towards men in my life. After Anto, I didn't find anyone appealing at

ven think about it. You know

Still, JJ, I can't fully embrace him.

, "Do what you feel you need to do, but do

envisioned my Monday. I was still lo

here so fast. You were supposed to greet them,"

and didn't have another mate? It would all

ething important c

His voice was la

aid, trying to keep myself occup

you. It's Saint, the guy I mentioned who caused

name linked to my supposed mate. "Why is he here?

some urgent questions. Seriously, are you okay? You've n

is concern. "Where is

outside in case you didn't wan

? I really need t

stay here; I'll be right back,"

hed open the door and found him standing there, leaning against the wall. As soon as I emerged, he turned his

a new mat

, you're my-, we should-, I-"

closer inspection, he was shorter than me, with short blac

I even t

came with the beta from another

ou up later." I said, turning back to head inside the building. Then I hesitated, "And

ack to find out about this before

settled into my chair, and he glanced up momentarily before returning h

ad a chat,"

hering you now?" It was clear he w

ave a new mate," I confessed

, clearly taken aback. I w

bless me with a new mate," I said, sitting up and resting

ou cer

rmation," I replied, le

Saint? Are you saying Saint is your mate?

ng: a new mate or that it's a guy," h

m dealing with. I'm sti

bad thing, right? You're not hom

n't need a new mate. I'm perfectly fine w

ly before asking, "

She was my first and should remain my only mate

o can always have a place in your heart

n't know, Chris. I'm not even attracted to

ing to reject him?

t's too risky and un

ed, "Why not give it a shot? At lea

I mentioned we would talk la

rom his seat and made his way to the door, pausing briefly. "I really hope you

Anto; I don't want to feel

'm confident I can persuade him that this whole situation is just a mis