Cora's eyes widened when her wolf screamed the word "Mate!”
Her thoughts went blank for a few moments before she comprehended the grim reality that had just descended on her life.
"No! I am not," Cora yelled, shoving James away. Fear caused her breathing to become uneven as she took several steps away from him before turning on her heel with the intention of fleeing. Tears streamed down her cheeks as her wolf yearned intensely for its mate.
'How is this possible? How can I have a second chance mate? I'm just an Omega, a lowly being. Why? Why James? Why in this lifetime, when we can't be together?' she screamed within her mind. The concept of a second chance mate only deepened the ache within her heart. She dashed into the palace, her cries hidden amidst the unseen crowd that congested
