Ariana's POV
I stood still looking at my delicious mate. His eyes switched colors, indicating his internal battle.
I didn't want to make him feel bad. I never wanted him to suffer in any way. All I wanted was to protect him. But the moment I tell him why I can't be away from Blake, he would hate me. I didn't want to admit it before, but there is no way this would end well if he knew the truth.
Before he did something he would regret later, I reached my hand and caressed his cheek softly.
"Derek. I am sorry. I never intended to make you feel this way. I know you feel threatened but you really don't have to, there is no reason. I don't like Shin. Not like that anyway. You are my mate. I... I understand that. But..."
"But what?" He said, almost growling.
"But I don't want to do this in
