Chapte 41

　　Tori "Hide under the balcony. I'll mask your scent," I urged him. Reluctantly, my mate followed my instructions. My heart raced as I hurriedly attempted to mask the scent of my mate. The overpowering rush of fear and anxiety mixed in a tumultuous swirl as I drenched myself and the corners of my room in a strong cologne, hoping it would effectively conceal any trace of him. Just as I anticipated, I heard a soft knock on the door, and Alpha Roman announced his arrival and his intention to see me. With a deep breath, I whispered, "Come in.” The door swung open, revealing the Alpha. “Good evening, my lovely rose,” he exclaimed. I mustered a faint smile, doing my best to hide my utter disgust. Since the engagement, he had taken to calling me his rose, which was far from flattering. His smile, his eyes, it all made my stomach churn with a feeling I couldn't quite name. I concealed my smirk as I contemplated the loss of respect I had for him after he conspired with my mother to force me int