“You arrogant bastard.” She said, shaking her head as she looked at me. “You’re not the only Alpha out there, Damon. And believe me, the last thing I need is to be stuck with someone like you.”
“Really?” I said, taking a step toward her, challenging her. “Every other Alpha rejected you. Don’t forget that.”
“You’re right,” she said, her voice steady now. “I don’t need to fight for someone who clearly doesn’t want me. Go to your mate, Damon. Go to your child. I refuse to be your second choice.”
My throat tightened as her words hung in the air. I wanted to argue, to deny it, but she didn’t give me the chance.
“You’ll go back to her,” she said quietly, turning away. “You’ll go back to her, and I won’t stand here waiting for it to happen. Goodbye, Damon.”
She walked away, leaving me standi
