A Mate Not For Sale

Xavia was the dream partner Gilbert had been waiting for, but his excitement turned into disappointment when he discovered she was a fragile human. After all the anticipation, she turned out to be just a human, and a vulnerable one at that. Trapped and brought to him, Gilbert's anger and letdown led him to sell her to the Lycan king during a visit to the Ice pack. He didn't question the king's motives and didn't care about Xavia's fate. Even after she unexpectedly returned weeks later, Gilbert chose to conceal their connection, keeping it hidden not only from her but also from others. He treated her poorly, pushing her to flee. Despite knowing she was unwell, Gilbert didn't regret her departure. Little did he imagine that their eventual reunion would bring about a transformation. He never expected to desire her anew, nor could he have predicted that his longing for her would turn into a desperate need to reclaim her as his true mate, now free from the label of being someone for sale.