[She knows it, and also knows it's part of a far greater series of events that, yes, really aren't his business. It's never been as simple as being unable to, and if you'd asked her what the one thing she never wanted to experience outside of her own mental fantasies then it was definitely being mated to two people. There wasn't anyone else in the world who wanted to have one soulmate more than Nariko Lunae.

But, then, she's Nariko Kida. So there you go.]

You are. I know it's difficult, but try not to worry about it. Charlotte isn't an Alpha but she's still going to safeguard you as much as she can. [And whether she does that as Alfred's mother or his mate is irrelevant. One could argue the instinct is the same no matter the origin.]

You're sweet to offer that, but it's enough to live in the moment. [Rather, it's going to be really depressing to pretend with a boy who doesn't feel anything for her at all. It's nice to be offered the dream, but you always have to wake up from those. So she releases her scent steadily, and sighs.]

Wanna try again?