I'm grasping at straws now and I know it but I don't see another way of explaining it outside of the whole truth.
Ben’s face softens. “I get it. But I don't think this is that way to do it. Just tell him you want to take things slow. Set your pace. He can't force you into anything.”
He has a point. It's not common for mates to hold off on the mating because of our elemental instincts but it can be done.
“You think Papa will support me?” I venture.
“Of course he will and Tessa and I will too. So will my mother. You're not alone. Hope, we got you.”
“I know you do, but can't you just give me time. Just pretend to be my boyfriend until he goes back to the Lotus pack then I’ll reach out to get everything sorted. Please just for a month.”
Ben’s expression freezes. For a moment, he doesn’t
