Chapter 71

There isn’t anything I can say that is going to dissolve his anger.

His eyes are gold. His chest heaves.

The huge muscles in his neck and shoulders bulge.

In the next heartbeat, Aaron relents. It’s like he flips a switch because the rage is banked and he’s entirely different toward

“Let’s try this a different way.” He reaches into his pocket and pulls out two rings. One is the wedding band I’d given back to him when I demanded a divorce. The other is a giant diamond wedding band. I’ve never seen a stone so big.

He drops to one knee.

I can’t believe this is happening.

“Let’s try everything again, Leah. Only differently this time. Not for peace. Not for pride. Not for pack. I want you for my wife. Marry me.”

Even kneeling this man is tall. His dark eyes are so earnest. I rub my eyes, because I’m convinced I must be dreaming.

Aaron reaches for my hand, but I pull it back.

“W-why?” I whisper.

He tilts his head. “I just told you. I want to marry you.” Then he slays me when he adds: “Please.”

It’s like he pulled this script straight from one of my teenage

fantasies.

a young

glazing

Alpha… renewing our vows would further strengthen his

he could ki ll me and

My father.

My ca ncer.

marriage!?–with Jessica.

being subjugated and unappreciated.

is no mention of

man isn’t capable of

to take his offer because I

never thought this

belong with

them, my heart hurts because

to, considering how bad things have been.

And he’s

“Leah.”

just up and breaks entirely. “I’m sorry, Aaron. No. I cannot be what you want

brows draw together and he frowns. He looks …hurt. I’ve never seen this man look anything less than stoic and right now, he’s not masking his emotions at

do this, honey.”

my

Like I’m physically paining

seeing Aaron on his knees. “You heard my sister. Her answer’s no. Not much more to say

me as if for confirmation.

best decision for all parties.

can’t trust myself when it comes to this man. I can’t

the maelstrom of emotions sweeping through me.

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