Roseline's POV. I was so embarrassed sitting opposite Hunter at the dining table the following day. He left me last night as if he didn't want me. I was left shocked and confused in my bed, writhing and soaking wet for him. I was so lost in that moment with him. I was ready to give myself to him. I was ready to do anything he demanded at that time. He was my mate, and I had waited for him my whole life. Even if he didn't return my feelings, I didn't care. I just wanted him. I didn't care if it was only for once. This mate bond made me do the craziest thing, and now I was sitting there all flushed and embarrassed. I was afraid to look in anyone's direction, they would know something was wrong with me, and I couldn't explain to them what was bothering me to kill me inside. But I was con