Kimi's blood turned cold at his declaration. She found herself trapped between his intense gaze and the car door, his warm breath ghosting across her skin.
This had to be another one of his cruel games. He would wait for her to believe his words, then crush her hopes just like before.
Meeting his stare directly, Kimi spoke with deliberate calm.
"I would rather maintain our distance. We are no longer bound as mates. You have your freedom now, Kolton Zachary. You can live without the burden of an unworthy omega dragging down your reputation."
Kolton's expression darkened as her words hit their mark. She was throwing his own rejection back at him, reminding him of every cutting remark he had made.
His jaw tightened as his carefully constructed facade began to crumble. He had been trying so hard to be patient with her, to approach her gently. But her defiance was awakening something darker in him.
