Chapter 44. Not Ready for This

Becca's POV

I stood there rooted to my spot, simply gazing at him.

The tall man who just walked into the room is the Alpha, exuding an undeniable aura of authority. He glanced back at me with a face devoid of emotion. A wave of disbelief crashes over my mind, this is overwhelming for me.

I've recently lost the love of my life, and now facing a mate doesn't align with my future plans. The bond settles in, Era handled that part effortlessly. She's full of excitement, eager to leap into her mate's embrace. However, my human side is emotionally unsettled and not prepared to begin another relationship just yet.

The scent of sandalwood permeates the room, both captivating and intense.

I resist the pull that comes with the bond, loathing the instinctive urge to run to him and find solace in his embrace. My heart is still raw, my mind is cluttered with the pain of recent loss. The idea of opening myself up again feels like an overwhelmingly dif