*ELYSIA* I knew something was amiss even if Alpha Drayton didn't want to discuss it. In every situation, I find myself trying to decode his feelings through his facial expressions even when he does his best to conceal them. "It is nothing, Elysia." He refused to talk about it once more and a string of hurt pulled at my heart. "Why are you doing this, Drayton?" I queried, not intending to back down anytime soon. "We are mates, and I know we have not bonded so well, but don't I deserve to know what is going on with you? I tell you everything about me. My work, my feelings, my past, my family, you are aware of every little thing. But you don't want to share yours with me?" "Elysia–" He called, his voice was calm and gentle but I shoved one of my hands in the air, stopping him. "It is

