His snort was sad in a way. He had made his facade well. He couldn't blame anyone for thinking he was some vile creature of the dark-not when he upheld that facade to keep Velaris safe.

"I'm an unmated, unbonded male."

The statement was clipped and succinct. He didn't look at her.

"The people who are here are those escaping the caste system that is imposed onto them just because of how they are born. Here, Alpha, Beta, and Omega have equal rights and are not considered chattel or should be 'owned' by anyone. If there are harems," he considered that a moment, "it is by their choice. It has taken many, many years to form this place, and it's not perfect everywhere, but one day...one day it can be."