Elsa
"You’re still a potential mate, Lucas,” Adam said, his voice laced with a mix of frustration and resolve. “And you might never find another one. I don’t want to rob you of the experience, and… I know you’re in love with her.” His words hung in the air, heavy with a truth I had sensed but hadn’t fully acknowledged. I felt my heart clench, and I frowned, my gaze meeting his.
“Yes, Elsa,” Adam said, looking directly at me, a hint of sadness and acceptance in his eyes. “That’s why I didn’t bring up the mate bond at the park that day. I’ve known for a while now that Lucas could be your mate, too, and… I didn’t want to share. The truth is, I’d like you to give him a chance. I can see it—you still have feelings for him, no matter how much you try to push them down. And I know you’d never a
