"Natalia..."
"We kissed, Axton. And you have been cold ever since. I hate how I keep feeling on edge. If you do not feel anything for me, why did you bring me here? Why did you want me here at all costs? Am I payment for some debt my father took?"
Alpha Axton struggled to keep his calm, his thumb and middle finger massaging his forehead.
"Natalia. I do not want to put a tag on you and I because of one kiss. It is normal to get caught in the moment."
"Get caught in the moment, Axton? Then what about bringing me here? What about all of these? Were you just caught in the moment oo? Do you regret bringing me? Is that why you want to lock me up?"
"Natalia, stop. I brought you here because I need you. I still do. Do not say things you do not know."
She stood, watching him, her breath ragged as her chest heaved. Tears stood in her eyes, and he found himself propelled towards her, the alpha male in him standing behind and seeing just what kind of effect a mate bond had on him.
