Alexander’s POV The wolf gazed at me with her sapphire eyes, still holding her hostile posture, ready to strike. “Hi,” I mind-link again, hoping she will back down if I introduce myself, “I am Alexander Wolfgang, the future Alpha of the Silver Moonvally.” She sat back on her hind legs and turned her head, looking at me. Hurt and annoyance flashed through her eyes. “Can she hear me and us?” I asked Kevin. “Yep, she can.” “Then why is she not saying anything?” I asked, disappointed. “Because she is observing you, for reasons one and two, she is sizing you up,” he explained calmly. “She’s what?” “You heard me.” “Why?” “Let’s just say that you have hurt her in more ways than she is capable of, or at least able to forgive you.” “I’m her mate; she doesn’t have a choice but to forgiv