Maverick POV
I thought I was holding it together pretty well after all I have learned tonight, but when she says I will be an Alpha as her mate I'm overwhelmed. She can't really expect me to become a leader of wolves. I'm an ordinary human. These wolves are not going to want to be led by me. I meant what I said to Ruby about not running, but I can't be an Alpha to a wolf pack. She needs to have a strong mate. "Maverick, say something please", Ruby says, and I see fear in her eyes. I hate that I'm the reason she is afraid right now. "Ruby, I don't believe that you're really thinking this through. You are a strong, beautiful, and intelligent woman who has an amazing wolf. I understand that you think that taking me as a mate because of the goddess is the right thing to do, but I'm huma
