Alpha Zane's POV Eric and Ariel have left my study. My mind still cannot comprehend what happened a few minutes ago. My mate and I rejected each other and it went so smoothly as if we were just friends instead of fated. Strange thing. Kensley is right, especially for an Alpha, breaking the bond it should have been a more painful experience. But I felt nothing, no thong snapping or short circuit in my body, as described by male wolves who have been through this process before. And Ariel sat there indifferent, nothing was noticeable with her either. Or she is an excellent actress. My pain lies more in her attitude. Doesn't it bother her to leave me today? Her indifference hurts like hell. And why did Eric leave right after her? My Beta swore that she was not his mate and that he did n