Chapter SEVENTY- SEVEN 

MISSING  YRENE'S POV. I was taken aback by Theo's words. He wanted to mate with someone he had met just hours ago? He didn't know anything about me, nor did he know who I was, yet he wanted to mate with me just because he was smitten? “That… uh…” “Is that going to be a problem?” He asked, leaning forward, so he could see my face properly.  “Yes, yes, it will be.” I answered honestly. He might be fine with mating with a total stranger, but I wasn't. The whole idea just seemed weird, and off. Besides, I wasn't ready to let anyone into my heart, or mate with someone I didn't love. His face fell, and he looked a little disappointed. He had probably never been turned down before.  “Let's say a part of me knew it wouldn't work out as easily as I wanted, but the other part wanted to keep hoping. I'm sorry if I caused you inconvenience, but, can I ask your reasons?” He asked, looking at me gently, like he was trying to let me know he wasn't forcing me to speak. “I… I can't mate with a man I ju