Chapter 8

~Valeria ~ As the morning progresses, I eat breakfast in my room, mostly staring at the toast while I move scrambled eggs around with the fork. Raphael is so adamant about rejecting me and keeping his distance, but he doesn’t seem able to help himself. I think, somehow, his Wolf is still holding on to what was meant to be. Is that even possible? If so, then has the mate bond really broken? Is it truly gone? I know I’ve accepted it, but deep down, I want him too. I mean, the fact that he’s so gorgeous probably plays a part in it. Maybe that’s all it is—pure, simple attraction. Anyway, I’m not an idiot. Even if his Wolf wants me, Raphael himself doesn’t. I release a weary breath. I don’t want to think about him anymore, but he’s all that’s on my mind. Mother suddenly rushes in. “Get ready!” “What? What do you mean? I thought I was supposed to stay in today.” “Yeah, well, the King wants everyone to gather for the first meeting. All Generals and their whole family. Trust me, it’s the last