Beckham POV
As I watch the car pull into the driveway my stomach is in knots. I'm an Alpha but right now I feel like anything but a strong wolf. This woman has the power to destroy me. The more I thought about not accepting our bond the more I felt like I couldn't breathe. I'm thrilled when she agrees to let me apologize but the fact that she won't let me take her hand isn't lost on me. I've hurt my mate deeply.
We walk in silence to the spot near the lake where I hoped we could have this conversation. I often spend time with Lily here when she wants to see Gideon. I lead Rosalyn over to a comfortable bench I built with my own hands. Once we're both seated, I take a deep breath. "Rosalyn, I can never say I'm sorry enough for my reaction at dinner. I need you to understand that it had no
