Benjamin couldn’t believe his luck. Just when he thought Serena might be starting to reciprocate his feelings, they went to the damned wedding, and met Emma.
What kind of luck was that?
He loved Serena with every fiber of his being, and not even the mate bond mattered at that point. He didn’t act on the attraction he felt towards Emma, because it paled in comparison to what he felt for the dragon princess.
He didn’t know what to do, and debated over when it would be most appropriate to break the news to Serena. He opted for waiting till the wedding came to an end.
The moment Serena excused herself to use the bathroom and Emma followed after her, he regretted his decision. He should have openly rejected his mate when he had the chance.
He could only hope his beloved Serena wouldn’
