Ximena “Thank you so much for yesterday, Alpha.” I muttered to the alpha who was watching a few guards train and he grunted a response. I began walking towards the water dispenser, it was scorching and I noticed Mark walking behind me. “Are you following me?” I asked as I filled a disposable cup with water while he did the same. “Not really, I’m thirsty.” He replied and I nodded. “I overheard you telling the Alpha thank you, did anything happen?” He asked and I frowned, he was trespassing. “You’re prying into my private life, Mark.” I replied and his face went soft. “I’m so sorry, I didn’t mean to— I was just concerned about your safety…” “He’s my mate, Mark, he can’t hurt me.” I replied and he exhaled. “You’re ready to acknowledge him as your mate? After all he did?” Mark demanded,

