Jackson's POV There was a tiny wish that she would not ask me to complete the rejection ceremony. But seeing that she was unshaven when she told me to complete it, I couldn't help but ask her why and what would happen if she doesn't accept me. “Look at me closely. Do you think I'll be affected? No. I don't mind if the mate bond continue to torture you endlessly. I won't even care” At this point her mean words were becoming familiar, it had no shock on me again, although they were still painful. No matter how hurtful her words were, or how distant she sounded, I was not ready to let her go. That was not my intention. I was upset at the thought that she was leaving with Rick. “What is good about that Gama? What makes him better?” I asked, my voice layered with hatred and jealousy. She