Chapter 65 - Making it known

Ember's Pov

"Jean." I said weakly, as my heart quickened in accord with his sporadic heartbeat, "I can't." I said quietly,

"can't or simply won't. I can understand if you won't if you'll simply tell me what is stopping you. You ex-husband, perhaps?"

I scoffed and shook my head, "You've really done your assignment for me, haven't you?"

He smiled, "I needed to know what I was getting into with you, and I have to say, it was somewhat hard, seeing as you've lived a double life, all of these years. Even now, your beloved husband doesn’t know that you're an Alpha."

"Now, you're just being nosey," I said and tried to tug my hand free of his grip, but he held on,

"I prefer the word, inquisitive."

"nosey," I said, and tugged my hand free of his hold with a little more effort,

"What can a man such as myself do to convince you then?"

I stayed quiet because I didn't have a reply,

"Just leave." I finally said, but he stood there, unyielding.