Elena pulled her hand away from him. He pursed his lips and nodded his head. He moved away from her, back to his seat at the table.
“I'm sorry, I know it’s a lot to take in. It's okay. I’m patient.”
Elena shook her head. “I don't understand any of this. You would be my third mate.”
“I am THE mate, Elena. There is a difference. Most have multiple mates out there, but not everyone has a soulmate. I knew you would come. I have been waiting for you. You are the only one who can save me from myself. I have not been a good person. I have done horrible things, but I want to be better ... for you.”
“Please don't put that pressure on me. That isn't fair.” She looked over at him as her mind ran rampant.
She knew how important soulmates were. There were soulmates in their family. Her own mother
