Jax POV;
Standing there, frozen in shock, Sebastian holds my gaze with a steady intensity, the slight sadness in his eyes cutting through the tension.
“Mila?” I stammer, confusion creeping into my tone. “But...but...” My voice falters, an uncharacteristic uncertainty seeping through as I glance at Alex, who shifts between us, clearly struggling to grasp the situation.
“I don’t want a partner, Alpha,” Sebastian states firmly, his voice unwavering.
“You don’t want Mila?” I press, defensiveness edging into my words, my instincts flaring as I try to protect my sister.
“No, at least not in the way you assume,” he clarifies, calming my brotherly instincts just a little. “It’s not Mila I don’t want; it’s a partner in general.”
“Why?” My bewilderment is palpable, the weight of his words han
