Brendan held himself tall, refusing to look weak in a moment that was shattering him from within. He looked Suki in the eyes and exhaled, “It’s alright, you can do it. I understand.”
“Quiet, boy,” Machiavelli spat, “don’t act like some hero to her. You broke the rules. Now, Suki–”
“No,” Suki said calmly.
“Suki, don’t argue with me.”
“You can’t make me reject him; that power isn’t within your hands, it’s in mine and my mates.”
Her father frowned. “Dearest, you need to think wisely about this. If you choose to bond with him, you’ll become a Rogue. By default, his rules would’ve been broken, and that means neither of you can stay in the pack. I’d never see you again.”
She wept, “You never see me now.” Her words silenced her father. “Dad, I love you, you’re my only family, but ever
