Blake I watched in surprise as my brother pinned Emma to the cell bars. Was she his mate? “How can that be? I rejected my mate years ago, to stay with Blake” Emma whispered between her efforts to breathe. She was in pain from Drake’s rejection and my brother was choking her to death. “What? Don’t tell me I am your goddamn second-chance mate,” Drake growled. “Reject me now!” He snarled, shaking her body violently. “I… I don’t know who you are,” Emma said, frightened. “Repeat after me,” Drake ordered. “I, Emma Jameson,” “I, Emma Jameson,” Emma whispered. “Reject you Drake Hunter as my mate,” Drake said coldly. “What? Are you…” “Shut up, and repeat.” Drake had lost control and squeezed her neck tighter. “Reject you Drake Hunter as my mate,” Emma’s voice came out weak, breathless

