Chapter 29

I pulled away and looked at my mate. His eyes were red and there was a single tear steak going down his cheek. "I-I'm sorry," I choked out. He pulled me back into his gentle embrace. "Why are you sorry?" he whispered after I calmed down. "I'm a mess," I started. "My parents just died. I went into a coma. I have to be Queen of all werewolves. I have to take care of my younger brother." "So?" Alex asked completely confused. I sighed and pulled away from my mate. I took a few minutes to calm myself before explaining. "It's a lot of baggage. Having a mate like me, its a lot of stress. A lot of patience. A lot of responsibility. I can't do that to you," I told him honestly. "You already have a pack to take care of. You don't need me and my problems," I said sadly and looked at my fiddling hands. Alex gently lifted up my chin and looked into my eyes. "I don't care. You are my mate. I would do anything for you because that's wha