Draven.
I had already concluded that I was in deep trouble.
Marrying Meredith had been to accomplish a few goals. And now, it looked like it wasn't going to work anymore.
From planning to use her as a scapegoat, I now have to protect her against those people.
But this isn't the issue here.
The problem was that I had unintentionally accepted Meredith as my mate; otherwise, I wouldn't have slept with her no matter what.
I mean, if my cock was twitching and begging for a woman, I could have chosen any other woman apart from Meredith.
Meredith was my 'wife' but in name only. It would have brought a major misunderstanding, to her especially, if she thought sleeping with her meant there was something more between us when she was only more than a sacrificial lamb.
I wouldn't have misplaced my priorities. So, it was only because Rhovan had somehow found a way to push me into relieving her heat, thereby, making me accept the mate bond.