#Chapter 170: Sadness

Ella’s POV Alexander nearly kissed me when the mate bond unexpectedly flared to life. And I had almost let him. Goddess, how badly I wanted that kiss in that moment—how I wanted to taste him again, to feel his hands on my face, to be wrapped up in his warmth and his familiar scent. For a moment, just a moment, it felt like nothing had changed between us. Like we were back in that happy little bubble we’d experienced briefly during my pregnancy, back when things were good for a little while. Back when we’d shared a bed and I’d wanted desperately to tell him I loved him. But then he had pulled back, eyes going wide, and had abruptly stood and ended our date. It was probably for the best, of course. If Alexander and I kissed, then it would only make everything that much more complicated; and I couldn’t have a repeat of what had happened with the farmer or Liam. Especially not now that I knew the truth about how Alexander felt. “We’re done here,” Alexand