98: War of Their Time

Alexa “I knew this sounded wrong, but listen to me first. Don’t get me wrong. Somehow I had already smelled a distinct scent around you, but I didn’t know what it was. No offense, but I saw you as a weak girl and unconsciously started paying attention to you.” Harlow’s voice sounded heavy as he explained to me. “Oh, yeah, you were right. I was just a weak girl back then. So?” “So, I wondered if you felt healthy that day. I asked these questions in my mind. Were you hurt? Were your families treating you well? Whenever I could help you, I would do it. Small acts of help that no one would even notice.” Harlow shrugged. “Then came the time of your first blessing ritual. When you transformed for the first time, yes, you surprised me. Everyone was terrified, but I realized one thing. Your scent, your aura, and your imperfect figure made me believe you were my mate.” Harlow ended his story with a firm look. “Really? That was really strange. I remembered everyone circling to attack me, even Ga