Zane's voice echoed through the room as he hastily packed his bags. "You can't come along, Valerie. How many times do I have to tell you? Don't worry about me. I will be fine. Just stay here and I will be back before you know it."
Feeling a surge of frustration, I challenged him, "Why can't I go home with you? I'm your mate. Isn't it time that the rest of the Alphas know that I am your mate? Or what? Are you ashamed of me? I am no longer a weak Omega."
Zane paused and let out a sigh before making his way towards me. "That's not it and you know it," he said softly. "In due time, I will bring you home and I will make sure that everyone in the pack knows that you're my mate. Just not now." His gentle kiss on my head was bittersweet as he picked up his suitcase and descended the stairs with
