Cedric’s POV
The soft moonlight illuminated my mate, Luro’s face, making her look like an angel. The glow softened her features, adding an ethereal feel to her fragile appearance . Such a beautiful creature needed the protection of someone strong, just like the pearl has a shell to protect it.
I found a tree with a thick trunk before sitting down; adjusting her gently so that she doesn’t wake up. She looked so carefree, so trusting…. If only I wasn’t Cedric Storm, the Beta of the Bloodfest pack. If only I wasn’t fated to hurt the one, I loved.
My heart clenched with pain and my breathing got caught in my throat. Clenching my eyelids shut, I let the lone drop of tear escape the bounds of my eyes. Luro would probably hate me after what I was going to do but…. I swallowed the lump that
