" You have got competition," Archer said with a smirk.
" What do you mean?" asked Chris.
" I thought you were Liam's only love, but that's no longer the case," said Archer. He observed the change in Chris's expression and aggravated him even more. " He seems to be taken by his mate. It's true nobody can fight the pull of a mate bond."
"No," said Chris, a bit offended. " Liam was just concerned about Adele."
" Are you trying to convince me or yourself?" asked Archer.
Chris clenched his fist in anger, and Archer continued, " You look jealous."
" I am not jealous, " Chris said calmly, trying to control his anger.
" I can understand your jealousy, but I' am confused about something."
" What?" asked Chris.
" Are you jealous for your lover or your mate?" mocked Archer.
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