Roisin
I stood there, heart pounding, my words hanging in the air like a death sentence.
His reaction was immediate. His eyes narrowed, his gaze snapped to mine with visible surprise. “Reject you?” His voice was low, almost incredulous. “Why would I do such a thing?”
I squared my shoulders, trying to keep my voice steady even though I felt like I was crumbling inside. “Because that’s what you’ve wanted all along. You keep pushing me away, treating me like I don’t belong here. You act like I’m some burden rather than your mate. What other explanation is there?”
Visaris' expression hardened, his voice tightening. “That’s a huge assumption to make, Roisin. You believe you understand my motives, but you do not.”
“Then explain it to me!” I snapped, my frustration bubbling over. “You never
