Mated in the Shadow of My Sister novel Chapter 98

Chapter 0098

I felt James shake his head. “No… I think you should have. And I think I need another reminder.”

With that, James leaned down and kissed me again. This time, the sparks were even more prominent.

They were definitely getting stronger.

“Question 3. How did you manage to leave the pack on the day of the rejection? The pack borders were

sealed immediately, but no one could ever find you. We were not even sure that you survived.”

“I do not know,” I responded honestly. “All I remember is running towards the forest. Just before I got

there, I felt multiple hands on me. I passed out, only to wake up days later.”

“You were kidnapped? Or rescued?”

I shook my head. “You just broke a game rule. One question at a time.”

James shrugged and started to pull off his shirt. I felt my breath catch as his six-pack stomach was revealed.

“S-stop,” I stumbled:

James dropped his shirt and smirked. “You ok?”

I rolled my eyes. “Take off your shoes first.”

James continued to smirk at me, but nevertheless took off his shoes.

“Your turn.”

“Question 4. Save.”

“Huh?”

“I do not have a question right now, but I probably will in the future. So I will save it.”

“You can’t do that.”

“Why not? New rule: any questions not used tonight can be used at a later time and date.”

Even if I wanted to go back there, I do not think it would be healthy for me to. The pack will never accept

me as its luna, and I will never be able to get out from under the shadow of their love and mourning for Stephanie.

And so where does that leave us? You are the future alpha of a pack that I do not think I can ever go back

Even if I wanted a future with you, James, I do not know how it would be possible.”

I watched as the tears started to fall down James’ cheeks. I reached up and wiped them from his eyes,

even though tears were now actively falling from mine as well.

“Lily, please do not say that. Please. I will fix it. I will. Please. Just give me time.”

“James, this is not just about me. You deserve to move on, too. I am sure that you will find a second- chance mate soon. And the two of you can have a relationship without all the baggage that a relationship between you and I would have.”

James wrapped his arms around me. “I do not want anyone else, Lily. I want you.”

I returned his hug, wrapping my arms around him as tightly as I could. Continuing to cry, I whispered, “I wish things could be different, James. I really do.”