Scarlet’s POV
I couldn’t take it anymore.
The humiliation. The coldness in his voice. The way he acted like I didn’t matter.
Alex was pushing me away, but I wasn’t stupid. I knew him. I knew he still wanted me, even if he wouldn’t admit it. His scent still called to me, his presence still pulled me in like gravity. He was my mate, and mates didn’t just stop feeling overnight.
I had to test him. I had to know if he really meant it.
I took a slow step toward him, closing the space between us. His eyes flicked down to me, guarded, unreadable.
“You don’t want me anymore?” I whispered, my voice soft, almost teasing. “Not even a little?”
He said nothing. His silence only made my heart pound harder.
I reached up, letting my fingers graze over his chest. His body was warm, firm under my to
