Chapter 21

Stephen Buther's POV:

Time to confront reality.Cara was correct.

I'd been misleading myself by ignoring Daina's sentiments.

After almost losing her lately, it was difficult for me to pretend I didn't care.

This time, when I observed her being openly by numerous she-wolves in the corridor, I couldn't resist but jump in.

Daina shouldn't suffer.She deserved more.

I knew she'd been injured before and couldn't allow it happen again.

As her mate, I'll defend her.

Accepting a mate might impact my long-term objectives, but I couldn't help falling for Daina.

I stopped suppressing my emotions.I want her immediately.

She's my true love.I'd protect her life.

I walked Daina out of the masquerade party and into the garden, where I turned to her.

"Daina,."I peered into her eyes and grasped her wrists to collect confidence.

"I love you.I won't reject you.I...want you to be my mate so we may live together forever."

I watched Daina's response.I didn't want to miss her tiniest emotion.