Chapter 30: Public Claims
(Amelia's POV)
The cool breeze brushed against my skin as Jane’s wide eyes darted between Alexander and me, disbelief written all over her face. She couldn’t seem to reconcile what she saw.
"Mate?" she asked again, her voice trembling. Her expression was one of shock, her brows furrowed in confusion.
She stepped back slightly, her eyes locking onto Alexander’s arm, which was firmly wrapped around my waist.
I could feel the weight of her question, but Alexander’s touch was an anchor keeping me steady. The warmth of his cedarwood and mint scent calmed my nerves, but I still had to force myself to speak.
"Yes," I said firmly, though my voice wavered slightly at the beginning. "Alexander is my mate."
Her eyes widened even more, her mouth falling open in
