I can’t believe she was letting me tell him I was his Daddy. Letting him call me that already! I couldn’t wait to hear him call me that.
If she was open to that, perhaps she would be open to my other ideas? I could only hope?
“Maya?” I question as we continue to drive toward the ice cream parlour.
“Hmm” she responds.
“Look, I am not stupid. I know I hurt you and I know you don’t want to consider me as your mate right now, perhaps maybe ever. I can’t lie. I won’t ever give up on you or our mate bond. But you asked me to focus on Ryder and I want to respect you and what you ask of me” I begin, hoping I am going about this the right way.
Knowing how I put this across will be vital in whether she is willing to consider my proposal.
I take a deep breath and continue. “I have loved spe
