Lina's POV
*He still loves us,* Aurora whispered sadly. *His wolf is crying.*
I gently pulled his hand away from my mouth, my heart breaking for him. "Jasper—"
"You're my mate," he interrupted, his voice raw. "You've always been my mate. Just because the bond hasn't snapped into place yet doesn't mean it won't. We're meant for each other, Lina. We've always been meant for each other."
"I don't think we are," I said quietly. "Not in that way."
"Because of him?" Jasper's expression twisted. "Because of Adrian Storm? He manipulated you into that marriage contract, Lina. He's using you."
"Maybe he did manipulate me at first," I admitted. "But Jasper, when I'm with him, my wolf recognizes him. Aurora knows he's ours. That's not something you can fake."
*Our true mate,* Au
