(Lucas’ POV). When she said that, my heart hurt for the first time. I knew she didn't mean to hurt, but indirectly, those words really scratched my heart. Moreover, the truth was that Lena didn't know that I was her mate yet. I myself didn't know how long I would keep this fact from her, because for some reason I didn't have the courage to tell her yet. "How can you say that when you're also close to me, Lena?" I asked. She was confused and our eyes met, locking on each other until suddenly I saw something in her that I had never seen before. I saw and knew her feelings for Adrian. My heart ached even more knowing that. Apparently, she had liked Adrian for some time and of course Adrian liked her too. What hurt even more and made my heart beat violently was the scene when they kis

