I do not want to hurt you

**Alexander’s POV**

I took a few steps away from her, not because I was afraid of her but to distract myself from her intoxicating smell that seemed to be filling my senses in ways I couldn’t quite explain.

Ever since I laid my eyes on her at the auction house, it had been one heck of trouble after the other.

Initially, I felt she was a spy sent by one of my enemy packs because I could not understand how a Royal would be put up for auction at the same time I was there.

Until I felt the need to get to her. The need to yank her off the stage away from the men leering at her flawless skin and seductive body.

I felt all that at a distance and I didn't think I was moved as I could get any woman I wanted. But, it was until my wolf confirmed she was my mate.

Goodness, she was my fúcking mate. I never imagined having a mate, or worse seeing one being auctioned like a whore.

I bought her on impulse. It wasn't my intention because, at the time of confirmation, I never believed she was mine. It