Rebecca "Hey, Sel, if I were to leave Cole, would you be mad at me?" I opened my mindlink to her, my voice wavering with uncertainty. I had just returned from my second-to-last exam. Thankfully, I’d managed to avoid bumping into any of the Alpha King’s people today. Upon arriving back at the mansion, I was informed that Cole wasn’t home, and if I needed anything, I should speak to my bodyguard or one of the maids. Great. If Cole wasn’t here, it meant I wouldn’t be forced to eat. I wasn’t in the mood for anything anyway. Skipping the pleasantries, I headed straight to my room. Now, I lay sprawled on the carpet, staring at the ceiling. My hand absentmindedly rubbed my belly—a new and foreign sensation. Selena stirred at the sound of my voice. "Rebecca, of course not. I wouldn’t be mad,

