Chapter 145: Chapter 19

"Damnit, Makayla, you know I want you! I just can't be with you for your own safety! Please, understand."

"If you don't feel like I'm safe then protect me. That's what a mate is supposed to do. Tell me what happened with your mother and make me understand this."

"My father had her killed. He will do the same to you. He told me to reject you after the transfer ceremony. That's why I wanted to talk to you. I wanted to warn you. I'm not sure if I can bring myself to do it."

"We can find a way around this, Chris. Just give me a chance to figure it out. And your father can't force you to marry anyone. If you choose that route, then it's completely on you. Just think about this before you act on it, okay?" Makayla begged.

"I have thought about it. I'd rather live the rest of my life without you and know you're safe than to see you die," Chris said as he caressed her cheek and wiped away the lone tear rolling down it.