ma

about the late shipment, when a knock

running my finger

ed, and Jake

ving him a small smile.

ss, beautiful." he said as he sa

I asked as I stood u

me and furrowe

e yet, beautiful?" he mumbl

to him and too

t she died. He was sure that he would never find her. On the other hand, h

to spend his life alone. He was a great guy, and he deserved the

could tell you that you will find her soon, but I do

and in his. He played with

him softly, and h

ogan, Emma?" Jake ask

that he accepted Logan. We talked about it a lot, and

nodded. "V

w moments. I saw his jaw clen

mma." he said, making my heart

s second choice. He loved me. He wanted me. He wanted me even befo

ante

d take her as his chosen mate." Jake sa

o of hi

to hurt you." Jake said, t

this, Jake?" I asked, trying

breath and squeeze

Emma." he mumbled. "You

ed saying, but Ja

e. "I've been praying every day, Emma. There was a mistake, I am sure of it. A ma

the Goddess to take

e." I mumbled. "Why would yo

eyebrows abruptly. "I don't want to h

mate from me." I said

s and pulling me closer to him. "I would be your mate then. There would be no pain, b

clenched

Jake was hurt and vulnerable right now. I

u still haven't found your mate. If I were yours, I am sure th

be." Jake

t up and do

I knew that he wouldn't b

d for me not to p

softly. "I am Logan's mate. I a

d the pain I saw in his

re an amazing person." I said, giving him a small smile. "You

you." Jake mumbled, loo

to say to that, so

autiful." Jake said, looking up a

." I said, smiling. "I wil

nd kissed the top of my hea

t me go and stood up. "How about

odded, smil

of my head again before he tu

and tried to stop t

to see

mind-li

e responded

my office for a

Logan's footsteps approachi