Bella POV
I have had many reasons to dread the fact that I was born a female. Especially in the Bloodflame pack. But no matter what, we never had public mating ceremonies. Never. The physical bond was never something we had to prove to the tribe.
And now…
We have to do it… in front of everyone?! I recognize the first signs of panic rising inside me. What will Alex do or say? We haven’t even done anything physical, like holding hands, let alone… my eyes fluttered to Alex. I don't know what I expected to see there, but that's not it.
He looks serious. And a single word slips out of his lips.
“No. “
Cold. Non- negotiable. Final.
The wolves gathered around us remain silent. This is a very serious offence- even I know that. Refusing the traditions of the tribe you are a guest of is
