Chapter 0143 

Sara POV 

Did Nickolas Reign just say he loved me? No, that’s not what he said exactly. I waited for him to go on, not daring to assume anything. 

His fist was clenched tight on both sides. I had learned that this meant he was nervous. It seemed like he was searching for words. 

I wanted to shake him to get him to speak. It was on the tip of my tongue to beg him to continue when he took a deep breath, then started to speak again. 

“You know, I’ve heard of guys, people like me, and betas, rejecting their mates as soon as the bond clicks into place. If she’s half–blood or omega, they end it right then and there under the waxed moon. 

Most of them would tell you that they had to let go. Not because she’s low–born, and they hate her for it. No. They do it because it’s the only option. The only way to protect the girl from their families and friends. 

If they didn’t end it that quickly, the feeling would wax strong. Like the moon. And their families would never accept the girl. In Jake’s own words, “it always end in tears.” 

So I was expected to do the same thing the night our hearts clicked. It was the unselfish, honorable thing to do. Set you free before things got out of hand. 

But I could not do that. You wanna know why?” 

He took a step closer. I wanted to back away, but my feet wouldn’t cooperate. 

“Because you were my prayer, Sara James. I saw you long before the Fate bound our hearts. And I have watched you, I have dreamed of you and loved you since that rainy day. 

Damn, that L word is overused. It’s the only word I know, so…” 

I remained still. This was like a dream. He wasn’t done talking, and I feared that if I interrupted him, I’d wake up. I didn’t want to wake up. I wanted specifics, such as, how long has he felt that way? Was it as long as I had? 

He sniffed and blinked a few times as I waited. 

“For so long, I didn’t know what I was feeling. You were an omega. A beautiful, warm, 

attractive piece of forbidden fruit. Attempting to get a taste would be bothersome for both of 

1. us. 

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Chapter 0143 

+25 BONUS 

So, I was content with my fantasies. I was fine with watching you from afar. But then, Fate got involved. 

When I felt the mate bond that night, I thought, YES, Goddess, thank you! I told myself that she heard the prayers of my heart. No one has to know. And as long as no one knew about us, you would be safe. 

I thought I could have you for as long as possible. You have no idea how ecstatic I was that you were so cooperative. You even signed my rubbish contract without asking questions. I was so happy… for that three short minutes that we were together. 

When you said you love me, I knew what would come next. You would want everyone to know about us. That confession was a prelude to asking that we go public.” 

“So you’re saying it’s my fault you rejected me?” I couldn’t recognize my own voice as I asked 

him this. 

“I shouldn’t have told you how I felt, huh? We would continue with the secret sex once a week till we died. Was that plan?” 

“I had no plan. I just needed you. Even if only for a few minutes now and then. I want you.” Then he narrowed his eyes. “So I was right, then. You were tired of hiding.” 

Yes, he was right. But I ignored the question. Or comment. 

“Going public wasn’t safe, Sara. It was my greatest fear back then. So I panicked as soon as the L word fell out of your mouth. One of two things would happen if people knew. You would join my household as a nothing short of a slave. Or the whole pack would come after you. Both are equally dreadful. 

In the last few weeks, you’ve been attacked by the only two who found out about us. 

Imagine if they all got to know at a time when I’m not even Alpha. Like I told you before, fated 

or not, four years ago was bad timing for me and you.