"I don't know what you're talking about," Alpha Dominic stammered, his tone defensive. "Chloe is someone I know, nothing more."
His beta's expression didn't change, but there was a hint of skepticism in his eyes. "I'm not sure I believe you," he said, his voice steady and calm. "It's obvious that you care for her, and she's your mate and it seems like you're trying to hide that fact."
Alpha Dominic opened his mouth to protest, but no words came out. He knew that his beta was right, but he didn't want to admit it.
"It's okay to care for someone, Alpha," his beta continued, his tone gentle and reassuring. "There's no shame in having feelings for another person, even if they're not of your own species."
"I know that," Alpha Dominic said, his tone laced with frustration. "But I'm an Alpha,
