Alpha Jaxon POV "What the hell are you thinking man" Cody exploded the second we made it out of the hospital and onto the grounds "how can you even be thinking about not accepting that girl as your mate?" I glared at him "May I remind you that I have always said I didn't want a mate because they are a weakness that makes you vulnerable?" He scowled "I thought you would change your mind when you felt the mate bond. Having a mate does make your wolf stronger" he pointed out "and that girl looks like a rejection is likely to kill her in the state she's in, regardless of how much blood she's been given." My wolf was also growling in my mind at the notion of rejecting our mate. The mate bond is sacred. How dare you suggest that we don't accept her. Riley is perfect for us you stupid fool!