Mel
Maybe any other female in my place would say yes. I truly believed he meant every word and he would change and settle down for me. But I couldn’t say yes, despite everything I love my mate. Maybe I shouldn’t, but I do.
The mate bond is very strong, but it’s not only that, otherwise I could try to reject my mate. It’s something more, maybe just my foolish hope and imaginary, unrequited, love. Does my mate even love me back? My faith in it is faltering every day a bit more.
“Galvin, I am flattered, more than that, I am truly honoured… but I can’t accept it. I love my mate.”
“If you need time to think about it, Mel…” he trailed off.
“No, no time would make me change my mind or change how I feel. I am sorry, but the answer is no.”
I motioned to stand up, but he held my hand, hi
