#Chapter 358 Decline With Regret

My hands shook as I slipped the engagement ring Victor gave me off my finger and placed it on the coffee table. My heart was breaking, but I had to stay strong for him. “No!” Victor shouted and took me into his arms. “I don’t care what they say. I am marrying you, my fated mate, and no other.” “But marrying me could destroy your career,” I argued. “I can’t destroy your life.” I forced back tears. “Alphas will quiet down again if we aren’t together.” “No, Daisy,” Victor held me close. “I don’t care what Councilor Getty or any Alpha wants. If I can’t have you, I don’t want the leadership of The Association. I love you, Daisy.” “And I love you,” I said. “But I can’t destroy your life.” “Without you, I won’t have a life,” Victor insisted. “Who in werewolf society has ever been forbidden to marry their fated mate? It's illegal and immoral. I won’t stand for it!” He picked up the ring from the coffee table and took my left hand. “Sweetheart, do you love me enough to marr