Zephyr’s senses sharpened, pulse dulled in his ears. He stared at the sad blue eyes glistening under the night sky, really stared.
What could be worse than the death of someone you love? What situation can be worse than watching the person you love turn their back on you?
Aiden exhaled a soft breath. Slowly, he withdrew his hand from the pillar, turning to face Zephyr. “My mate didn’t die, nor is she sick,” Aiden paused for a second. “She’s in perfect health. We love each other very much, but the thing is that we’ve not told our parents, pack or family that we’re mates.”
Zephyr stood still, frozen, curious. “I don’t understand,” his voice trailed off a second. “Why haven’t you said a thing?”
“Because we cannot be together,” Aiden answered.
Zephyr frowned. He stared closely into Aiden
