Alex White POV Kevin left to fetch Ruston, and this feeling inside me is devouring me alive. There are so many conflicting emotions swirling within me. I want to do so many things, yet I want nothing from all of this. My mate is with another guy. That's a separate issue. But what's truly troubling me here? Why does she have to hide like this? I don't even know if she's aware that I am her mate. Because my wolf can't connect with hers. Usually, when both mates' wolves become aware of each other's presence, it's easier for them to establish a mind link. But before we can even connect, it feels like she doesn't want to grace me with her presence. Where is this hatred coming from? "What happened to Alpha Alex? What did Rihanna do?" My gaze falls upon Ruston, who looks visibly stressed a