/-Maleek-/

I know I shouldn't have shut Zara off so easily. But I had to. Afterall, this was for the best— at least I thought so.

My wolf was fighting me internally, angry that I had rejected our mate.

I felt immense pain— unbearable pain the moment the words of rejection left my lips, but I remained calm, refusing to break in front of her.

She remained there on the floor of my room— writhing in pain. I couldn’t do anything to help her.

I didn't want to give her any sort of ...