Hate Vows

"As much as I'd love to watch you walk away right now, I need you to give this a chance. Just a year and if you still hate me then you can leave and I'll release you of your mate promise." At first she was silent but a curious curtain settled over her eyes. Crossing her arms over her chest again, Livona ventured slowly.

"A year?" You shouldn't be giving her that long, she'll be ours within 6 months. My wolf purred in determination and I rolled my eyes. He was awfully sure. Instead I focused on the person who needed convincing. Nodding slowly, I interlaced our fingers in attempt to soften her resolve.

"Yes it's a reasonable amount of time to stop hating each other." Dropping her eyes to our hands, she raised her eyebrows at me which I responded to with a soft smile. The tingles our joined touch produced was slowly making its way deeper through my skin, washing a peace over me. Her hard silver eyes searched me for some clue of my insincerity.