Chapter 202

Sebastian's pov The color drained from my mother's face as if she'd just witnessed a car crash in slow motion. Neither option appealed to her. That much was obvious. "I'm giving you ten minutes to decide," I said evenly, my tone almost gentle--the kind of voice you hear right before a legal clause kicks in. *Finally making a stand*, my wolf growled within me. *She thinks she can keep pushing us away from our mate.* "If you can't reach a decision by then, I'll be happy to make one on your behalf." "You're forcing my hand!" my mother snapped, anger flaring in her eyes. "I refuse to choose!" I leaned back, calm as ever. "Mother, let's not rewrite history. When I expressed concerns about Amara returning to Denver, you personally reassured me. You said she wasn't here to start trouble, that she wouldn't interfere with my relationship, and that everything had been mutually agreed upon. I respected that. I stepped back. Correct?" "...Yes," she admitted, her voice barely audible. "Good. I exte