Alexander's POV

I lost my brain-to-mouth filter. I forgot that Cass couldn’t tell that we were mates. Was it possible for wolves to mate humans? There was no one I could ask, I was the only known werewolf in this kingdom.

My back was pressed against the toilet door, chest heaving as I tried to take deep breaths and not hyperventilate. He didn't love me. Cass didn't love me back. But he said he needed time. I needed to calm down. All I had to do was give him time. 

This is not heartbreak, stop being dramatic! 

I exhaled and splashed water on my face.

I hid in the bathroom until I mustered up the courage to walk out. Cassidy was changing and I looked away from his bareback. No more looking until we were on the same page. He needed me to slow down.

"I'll send you home," I said and left the room, unable to stand being in the same room with him. I couldn’t meet his eyes, knowing that they would be filled with pity. My wolf howled.