Chloe gazed at Alpha Dominic, her eyes earnest as she asked her question. Her gaze lingered on his face, searching for any signs of understanding or acknowledgement as she prepared to reveal her truth.
Alpha Dominic, meeting her gaze directly, shook his head in denial. He seemed taken aback by her question, his expression a mix of surprise and curiosity as he awaited her explanation.
Quietly, Chloe took a deep breath, her voice steady yet filled with vulnerability. "You know why I've been taking so long to fully accept the mate bond?" Her words hung in the air, carrying the weight of unspoken emotions and a hidden truth.
She locked eyes with him, her gaze unwavering. "It's because I didn't want to be with you solely because of the mate bond," she confessed, her voice tinged with a leve
