Dexter's POV:
It was time for me to face the truth.
I had to admit that Zane was right.
All this time, I had been deceiving myself by avoiding my feelings for Selene.
But after almost losing her several times recently, it was getting harder and harder for me to pretend that I didn't care about her.
This time, when I saw her being publicly humiliated by several she-wolves in the hall, I couldn't help but step in.
Selene shouldn't have to endure all this.
She deserved a life that was way better.
I knew that she had suffered a lot in the past, and I couldn't bear to let anyone hurt her anymore.
As her mate, I wanted to stay by her side and protect her.
Although accepting a mate would affect my long-term plans, and I didn't want to let Selene be my weakness, I couldn't stop myself from falling in love with her.
I didn't want to suppress my feelings anymore.
I wanted to be with her from now on.
