13. Dying Wish

Back when I was staying at this pack, I already knew Tate had a sick sense of humor and never made the situation serious. Like now. I almost believed him for a moment. Almost.

Alpha Lennox looked at me hard as if by doing that he could check if Tate was kidding or not. However, like him, I was also confused.

The thick tension spread among the three of us. As if these two were mates. As if they both wanted me and I could not choose between them.

Knowing I had to say something to lighten the mood, I chuckled saying, "Stop kidding, will you? Alpha Lennox might believe you."

"I am not, doll." He was not, but his facial expression was amused. "It's okay for me. I have known you for a long time. I will have no problem adjusting to your personality."

Such beautiful words. Almost unrealistic.

But no.

If what he was saying was true, I could not afford to ruin our relationship.

I sucked in a breath, my irritation surfacing. Giving Tate my most poisonous glare, I said, "Not now, okay? You can