Chapter 21. Rejecting Her Mate

Human World: Gilead

MIQUEL'S POV

“Can you at least explain to me what's going on?” I said, breathing heavily as we moved deep into the greenwood.

“I think we should go back to the Pack. Your life is in danger as we speak, the King's guards are looking for you” he explained.

“What for?” I demanded, catching my breath.

“You turned down his only daughter's proposal yesterday, and the father found out you were the reason his precious daughter is upset. He concluded you cornered her and now want to reject her. He sent guards in search of you, either you marry her or you die for such a great act of disrespect” he replied. If I refuse, Seneca and people close to me will be in danger. If I don't, my secret will be licked out. I stared at Seneca, contemplating whether to tell him about my true gender or not. He has been like a real father to me.

“Master…” I trailed off and he stared at me attentively. He knows the matter must be serious for me to call him