We hold each other's gaze, waiting for the other to break first.
"I have never had a relationship that I needed to earn, I was born with allegiance, I only had to show that I was able to fulfill the position. I am learning how to be a better mate."
"Were you not born tied to me? Born to fulfill the position of my mate?"
"I was born to be Alpha. I was gifted you, I haven't earned you yet. I'm working on becoming worthy of that honor."
My heart beats faster, his confession bearing down on me.
"I don't know why I didn't tell you. I fell into a deep emotional prison that slowly drained me, I don't think I really knew she was suffering so much until Anfisia told me I was going outside." I press my forehead against his, feeling the warmth and comfort of my mate seeping into my skin. "I have
