Mated To The Cold Hearted Alpha – Chapter 65

Hycinth

Even as I chatted with Gwen, my attention was never far from Leander. He and Ever stood off to the side, silently watching the activity around us.

However, about ten minutes later, he walked away, without even a word to me.

t twisted.

Abruptly, Gwen squeezed my knee. I looked up to find her brown eyes soft, silently trying to give me strength, but there was pain in her expression as well.

been there. I’d forgotten how wonderful it was to have shewolves as close friends. Even though I knew it was the right path for me to take, I didn’t relish becoming a lone Wolf again. No one to understand me and no pack to call family.

head.

have to be that way, I realized. We’d no longer be on the run which meant we could join another pack in the future. Lucky could find his mate.

the cooler for another bottle of water.

the diversion away from my painful thoughts.

ou thinking?”

my personal turmoil, instead, focusing on them. “I’m surprised, that’s all. I didn’t think you and Gwen would have to compete for a spot. Since you’re a Beta and considering your history…” My words trailed off. Pink crept up my cheeks, embarrassed as I realized I’d brought up such a painful subject. I continued hurriedly, “I’m sorry! Forget I said that.”

us from winning first place in this competition,” he spoke softly but I felt every word as a strike to my gut as power radiated out of him, more than I’d ever felt from him before.

ction on his lips for just punishment delivered.

holding back now. No. Now, he was a true Beta, wild and agg

force of him took my breath away

ed me even more than his display of power. Her eyes shone with unspeakable love and adoration for her mate who was hellbent on getting her what she wanted. He’d w

my stomach churned.

ade sure of it. But that was just the thing. Without the bond, we would continue to be mortal enemies, his family, and mine. His affection was coerced by nature. Without it, he’d have tried to kill me that night just as easily as he’

is answer. “I know you want to win, but why first place?”

ones who come in first will b

…intimate.”

what my facial expression looked like. Whatever it was, was enough to cause him to quickly apologize. “Shit.

sound insensitive.”

of his complex character now.

It’s just

er, holding it out to me. “Here. Would you like something to drink?”

and took a long drink.

g us.”

ow does it work, exactly?” I asked, wiping my mouth with my hand.

hich part?”

king.”

It’s based on a point syste

story?”

le grim. “Yes. One of the more significantly weighted values is the length of time unable to conceive on our own.”

flinched.

ut one thing didn’t make sense. “How many ma

would think.”

over a pair that can’t conceive?”

from the mix.”

couldn’t dispute the truth. It was simply the way nature worked. The strong thrived, while the weak fell behind, gu