AXEL
“Mate.”
That word had been ringing in my head for what felt like the millionth time, echoing like a curse that refused to leave.
“Why?” I muttered under my breath, gripping the edge of the table so hard my knuckles went white.
“How is that even possible? Not when I already lied to the whole pack and my wolf already accepted someone else as his mate.”
The girl sat in front of me, trembling, her wide eyes staring at me like I was the only thing tethering her to the world.
“You… mate?” My voice came out rough, almost accusing. She nodded quickly, her lashes wet as she looked up at me with those ridiculous puppy-like eyes that made something twist painfully in my chest.
I felt that strange pull and that wire-tight tug somewhere in my heart but I shoved it back, refusing to acknowl
