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“You want to know about the mate bond we share?” His words stopped me midway as I turned around to face him. I didn’t say a word as I felt my heart palpitate in anticipation. 

“Beta Perez, I…” Before I could speak, he continued. 

“I have decided to never let a woman into my life, Miss. James. I have learned long back that they only serve as a distraction. Why would I need a mate if I could have any women I want? Am I right, Miss. James?” He asked me as I felt my eyes burn, but I held back my tears. 

“A mate is your better half, Beta Perez.” I choked out the words when he let out a humorless laugh. 

“According to me, you need a mate to satisfy your needs and maybe an heir in the long run. I think I can buy that with some money, Miss. James.” 

“Don’t you feel the mate bond, Beta Perez?” I asked him, but he didn’t answer.

“I would have at least considered mating with you if you held a rank, Miss. James. But I don’t think I want a woman who is a nobody with a lonely mother and a runaway father.” I felt my chest rise and fall in anger while something broke within me. A tense silence engulfed us as we stared at one another. 

Join us in this journey where Aurora and Zander find love again as sparks ignite between them and desire crackles in the air, the tension builds, pushing them closer together. Will Zander’s feelings toward the mate bond transform as he grapples with the chemistry between them, or will fear of another heartbreak drive him to reject her? The future is uncertain, but one thing is clear: their destinies are intertwined in ways they never anticipated.

Beta Zander Perez

As the wind blew past me, I got a sniff of various scents when I came to a screeching halt. I can find him using his scent! I know that would not be easy, but I think it is better than running on a wild goose chase.

I closed my eyes and relaxed my body as I focused on the one scent that was etched into my mind. Five minutes later, when a light wind blew my way, I got a hint of cinnamon and oranges. I opened my eyes and followed that scent into the forest.

I looked around my surroundings when a soft smile graced my face. The tall trees formed a canopy to prevent the harsh rays of the sun from penetrating inside, which left the atmosphere cold and pleasant. I looked around my surroundings, and I saw the beautiful colored flowers on the forest ground along with different kinds of plants and shrubs.

Chapter 35