Chapter 24. A Reward

“I doubt he cares, I wouldn’t. I’ve heard of his story. He did indeed wait for his mate for nine years, he waited in misery. He became alpha king because he had nothing to do. When others had mates to love and spend their time with, he trained. He had no weaknesses, so he became strong. And so, to lighten his dull life, rumor has it that he looked for fights wherever he went… until he eventually fought the prior alpha king and won. I don’t know if it’s true, but if it is, it must’ve been hard; watching people taking something he doesn’t have for granted.”

Quinn sniffled. “Yeah… he probably felt left out.”

“And now he probably feels even more left out. If these rumors are true, then he wants you, Quinn. Having waited so long makes you desperate… and he seems desperate. Don’t lose your chance to be happy, Jeo broke you, and the goddess gave you somebody to mend you, don’t run away from him.”

He smiled at her, moving her red hair from her forehead to kiss the delicate