He took another step toward me, his scent wrapping around me—familiar and once-beloved.
"I'll make it up to you for the rest of our lives," he promised, his amber eyes searching my face for any sign of softening. "Please. Don't throw away three years of mating over one mistake."
I stood frozen, momentarily stunned by his unexpected plea. For a brief, dizzying moment, I imagined saying yes. Returning to our life together, to the comfort and safety of being Luna of the Storm Pack.
My wolf remained oddly silent, offering no guidance. She should have been yearning for her mate, especially with him standing so close, emanating such raw emotion.
Her silence told me everything I needed to know.
"No," I said softly but firmly. "I can't just forget what happened, Alexander. You broke some
