Raymond “I’m just his beta. Please don’t reject me,” I begged. “Trust me, I’m not like him. I’m different.” She laughed, but it wasn’t mean. “I never said I was rejecting you, did I?” Hope filled my chest. “I was scared. I thought you would reject me because of what my Alpha did to your friend.” “No, I’m not rejecting you. I won’t judge you because of what your Alpha did to my friend. I will never deny the mate bond between us,” she whispered, stepping closer. “I’m already attracted to you.” I was so relieved that I pulled her against me. She fit perfectly in my arms like she was made for me. The mate bond hummed between us, warm and electric. “Thank you,” I whispered in her ear, breathing in her perfect smell. “You are absolutely beautiful, love. Can you tell me your name now?” “El

