_Matteo's POV_
The Alpha's disbelief turned into outright denial as he scoffed at my claim. "This is impossible," he insisted, his voice filled with incredulity. "Thalassa cannot be your mate. You're lying."
I held his gaze steadily. "I assure you, Alpha Mark, Thalassa is my true mate. Our bond is undeniable."
His expression darkened, a flicker of realization crossing his features. "Impossible," he muttered under his breath, as if grappling with a revelation he couldn't quite accept. "She is bound to my son, even though he has already rejected her."
"This can't be true," I replied. "My wolf has accepted her as our mate and I can feel the depth of our connection."
"But how can this be?" he questioned, his voice tinged with uncertainty.
"If what you're saying is true," I began, my to
