Chapter 41. My Mate!

Jake’s POV

I could see the sincerity in his eyes, and I knew he was being honest with me. It was clear that he was serious about this alliance, and I couldn’t help but feel intrigued by his proposal.

But I was also curious why the sudden proposal. “But why come now? I mean, why did you decide to come now to discuss alliance?”

“The truth is, the recent attacks have made me realize that we need to do more to protect our packs,” he said, his voice solemn. “I’ve always been somewhat sceptical of the idea of alliances, but now I see that they’re necessary for our survival. The enemy we’re facing is much bigger and stronger than any of us alone. If we work together, we can overcome them and protect our packs.”

I thought about his words and realized that he was right. “So what’s the condition for the alliance?”

He leaned in and smiled. “I want you to hand over Milan to me.”

I froze, unable to process what he had just said. “What?” I asked, feeling