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pack mating law?”
    Which guaranteed him complete control over her, from deciding who she could associate with to whether or not they would have children. The antiquated law stemmed from a time when taking a mate was viewed as a necessity and a liability. The Kagan pack no longer followed the old dictates, but the Tanner pack did.
    He shoved his hand into his pocket and toyed with the ring he’d driven five hours to get. Specially made by a coven of witches, the diamond band would mold to whichever form the wearer took, so it would never have to be removed. He had platinum wedding bands sitting in his dresser at home too. At the moment, it appeared as if he’d jumped the gun buying them.
    “No.” He let the ring settle against the key to their house. “I’m not going to force you to live with me. I just assumed you would.”
    “And I assumed you regretted me.” She crossed her arms over her chest. “It’s been a week, and this is the first I’ve heard from you.”
    “I figured I only had one chance to convince you to forgive me after the way I reacted. I didn’t want to blow it.”
    “Why did you treat me so coldly?”
    “I acted on my instincts and mated you without even knowing your name. I was afraid I’d only mated you because…” He exhaled slowly. “Because without Nic here, I feel the need to secure my position within the pack so I can take over.”
    “And by mating me, you feel as if you’ve betrayed your pack mate.”
    “Yes. Being alpha is his destiny, not mine. Besides, I’d make a shitty alpha anyway.”
    She approached him and rested his fingertips against his jaw. “If fate demanded it, you would make a wonderful alpha.”
    “You don’t know me. How can you say that?”
    She laid her other hand over her heart. “I carry a piece of your soul, Sean. I know.”
    A lump formed in his throat. He swallowed past it and blinked several times to ease the burn in his eyes. “You figured out my name?”
    “Noah called to congratulate me.”
    “I should’ve called. I was just busy getting our new house ready. I wanted everything perfect for you.”
    “You bought a house?”
    “Well, I can’t expect you to live with my parents, especially if we make a baby next month.”
    The color drained from her face. “I don’t want kids. I should’ve told you.”
    Her words rushed out, and her breathing quickened. He cupped her face in his hands. “Okay. We won’t have any then. My brothers can carry on our family line.”
    “You’re okay with it?” A considering look passed over her face. “Mating law demands a female birth at least one child.”
    He shrugged. “Well, it’s a stupid rule. I’m not going to force you to have my kid if you don’t want one.”
    “Really?”
    “Yes, really, but I’m curious. Why don’t you want any kids?”
    “I’d make a horrible mother. I’m too focused on my career. I can’t cook, and…” She lowered her gaze to his mouth. “I’m afraid my kids will end up crazy like Michael. We do carry the same genes.”
    He tipped up her chin. “Michael isn’t crazy, nor was he always a bad alpha. I don’t know why he stopped caring about his pack or why he became power hungry, but I can guarantee you’re nothing like him and neither will any child that carries your genes be like him.”
    “You can’t promise that. One night, Michael snapped. What if I—”
    He pressed a finger to her lips. “Yes, I can. I trust my instincts, and I trust Noah. He said I couldn’t have picked a better mate. I agree.”
    Tears collected on her lashes. “You’re a good male, aren’t you?”
    “Would you have chosen a shitty one to spend your life with?”
    She grinned and shook her head. “No.”
    Sean dug out the ring and the key to their house, then dropped to his knee. She stared at the diamond, and her eyes widened.
    “I’m not asking you to marry me.” Even though he wanted to drag her to the courthouse and make it official. She wasn’t ready. Her reaction