"I said no!" the village chief exclaimed, his face turning red with anger.
Tai Seng replied calmly and firmly, "Uncle... in fact, I didn't come to discuss this with you."
His uncle probably wouldn't understand how he had watched helplessly as the hawk swooped down and abducted Si Yan, how he had floundered in the sea, unable to swim far, overwhelmed by a sense of powerlessness and stubborn unwillingness.
At that moment, he knew full well what his heart desired.
If she was not willing to take a mate, a Guardian Beast contract was the only choice he could make.
The village chief knew of the Wolf Clan's single-minded determination once they've set their heart on a mate, their persistence and loyalty. He realized he couldn't change Tai Seng's mind, so he turned away, somewhat stifled.
