Rejected and Pregnant Claimed By The Dark Alpha Prince novel Chapter 411

Chapter 411: Sage is making efforts

"A kiss? Why? Do you really think that would calm you down?" Katelyn’s voice was soft but she pressed her palm gently against his chest, pushing him back an inch.

"And I know men like you, Sage, the ones who swear they only love one woman. My heart isn’t built for games. It’s fragile. What happens if you shatter it later? I don’t crave much in life; I already have everything I need. What I want is the right man."

Sage’s lips curved into a faint, almost rueful smile at her words. "You’re right," he murmured. "Most men do say that. But I’ve never told anyone what I’m telling you now." He leaned closer, his breath brushing her ear. "It’s strange, isn’t it? How you still don’t believe me. You’re mine now, Katelyn, my mate. No one else can have you. Remember that."

"You have fifteen days," Katelyn said. "I won’t give myself to a mate bond so easily. I need to see your true feelings first."

"Thank you... For being honest with me," Sage replied after a pause as he straightened to his full height.

"You’re leaving?" Katelyn asked, her heart skipping as she watched him pull back. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

"Yeah," Sage said with a bitter little laugh, already turning away. "Because you refused to kiss me. It would’ve calmed me down, at least. I need to stay away from you, for my own sanity."

He was almost at the door now, his hand closing over the knob when Katelyn’s breath caught in her throat. She rose, instinct driving her forward.

"Sage," she called softly.

His grip on the knob slackened, and he slowly turned his head toward her, his eyes narrowing slightly.

"What?" he asked.

"I’ll bring meals for you," Katelyn said softly, taking a hesitant step toward him.

"It’s fine. I’ll just order something," Sage replied, glancing away as though trying to put distance between them even with his words.

"Are you sure?" she asked. "You really don’t want me to cook for you?"

"Kate, I’m staying here," he said firmly, closing the door behind him. Without waiting for her response, Sage slipped his feet back into the slippers and brushed past her.

"I didn’t ask you to stay here," Katelyn replied, folding her arms. "You’ll only feel worse being this close to me. And..." She hesitated, biting back the words pressing at her lips.

Sage paused mid-step. "And that way you’ll understand what a mate bond really does," he muttered. "You said I’d play with your feelings. You don’t trust me, not even a little. Do you know how much that hurts?"

"I thought you understood me," Katelyn said, her eyes meet his.

"I’m hungry," Sage replied. "Just cook for me. I’ve been waiting for you for what feels like an eternity. It’s already past six, isn’t it?" He slid his phone from his pocket, checking the time but not really looking at it.

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