RHETT I stared at the ceiling of my chambers, my mind filled with different thoughts. I had returned to the pack without Nora, and my heart felt heavy with sadness. Even though I had gone to convince her to come back with me, she had refused, and now I couldn’t stop thinking about her. Every little thing seemed to irritate me, and I found myself neglecting my duties as alpha. I couldn’t focus on anything, and my mind was still fixed on Nora. I was so disoriented and sad that I couldn’t function properly. Wyatt had to take over most of the pack affairs, as I was unable to handle them. I couldn’t believe that I had let myself get so attached to Nora, but I couldn’t help it. The mate bond between us was so strong that it felt like a physical ache in my chest. No, it was more than a mate bo