Chapter 102: Confusing Connection
I stared at the mate mark on Leo’s neck, my mind spinning with confusion. The mark was unlike any other mate mark I had ever seen. It was red and raw, and some portions of the flesh didn’t look like it had healed properly but instead scarred over.
However, weird-looking or not, the meaning was the same. Leo already had a mate.
“You have a mate,” I whispered, my voice barely audible.
Leo’s hand flew to his neck, covering the mark as his eyes darkened with fury. “Don’t touch me again.”
“If you have a mate, why am I here?” I demanded, stepping back. “Why did you say I belong to you when someone else already does?”
While there were exceptions, most werewolves only had one mate. I certainly didn’t feel the same bond with Leo that I did with Lucas, Liam, and Levi.
Leo’s jaw clenched so tight I could see the muscle twitching. “It’s complicated.”
“Complicated?” I laughed without humor. “You kidnapped me, drugged me, and said all those funny things about how I ‘belonged’ to you. Now I find out you already have a mate? What kind of sick game are you playing? You have no respect at all for your fated mate!”
He turned away, his shoulders tense. “You wouldn’t understand.”
“Then make me understand!” I shouted, my patience snapping. “Where is she? Your mate?”
Leo whirled around, his eyes flashing with something raw and painful. “She’s gone.”