I held my fathers gaze for a little longer then shifted my gaze towards my mate. Tate.
As much as I wanted to go with my dad and get to know him, I wanted to stay with Tate more. Tate needed me. My father might have as well but my love for Tate was way to strong.
I sighed and almost grimaced at my father's hopeful look.
"I want to get to know you, I really do," I said with a pause as everyone remained silent.
"But-" I began but was cut off.
"-Buts are always a bad sign," Dale sighed softly as he shook his head watching from the corner. I saw Tate shoot him a look and immediately he became silent.
"-I can't go. Not now. But I promise I will, soon."
I tried my best to reject his offer as politely as I possibly could. However I felt guilty when I saw the hopeful look from his eyes disa
