ROMAN
She said nothing, awkwardly shifting her weight as I gazed intently at her. My chest tightened, a strange heat igniting deep inside of me. She did not have to say it. It was clear on her face.
How long had she known? Why did she not say anything? If she was my fated mate, this had just complicated everything.
I rarely uttered curse words.
But in this moment, I had the strongest urge to do so.
So, I turned on my heel and left, because distance was a thing I understood and panic was not.
"Damnit!" I hissed, my chest heaving.
I had tried so hard to deceive myself into believing I couldn't get attached to Solana. That she could only be the mother of my child. But if she was my mate...how was I supposed to use her as a sacrifice?
And worse...mate bonds were considered an abominati
