Third-Person Point of View
"What?" Riley asked, surprised.
"I don't even believe in the mate bond..." Eash said casually. Riley stared at him. This was the second time she heard an Alpha say he didn't believe in the mate bond.
"My parents had the sacred mate bond; they loved each other crazily. But my mom passed away too soon, leaving my father in total agony. He barely survived her death. If I hadn't been there with him during that time, he might have even committed suicide. Having a mate is wonderful, but at the same time, it's a painful experience. I think it's better not to have one," Eash said.
"Really? You feel that way..." Riley didn't know whether to be happy because then she wouldn't have to leave him one day or if she should be sad because he didn't believe in such a sacred t
