Dahlia’s POV "Did you ever want to find your mate?" I countered their question with one of my own. "Yes, of course!" Liam answered without hesitation. "Yeah, I did too," Logan admitted, though there was a trace of reluctance in his voice. I shot him a look, making it clear that I wasn’t convinced, but I let it slide for now. "And yet, it never crossed your minds that the woman you’d ask to stand beside you as your Luna—the one expected to lead with you—would have to battle the stigma you created just to fulfill her role," I said, my voice sharp with accusation. "I don’t take it personally. You didn’t know me until two days ago. But now, you’re asking me to be that person, so I have to consider how your past choices will affect me." Rowena had been the perfect example. "You obviously d

