Ace's POV
After Azalea's mother made her way outside. I moved closer to my mate and without thinking enveloped her in a hug. I've never been the cuddling type, but I just felt like I had to, like she needed me to. She gave in to the hug, a few seconds later her body stiffened, and she gently pushed herself away from me.
“I... I'm sorry kitten I didn't mean to... I only... I... thought…” why the f**k am I stuttering...and why do I fell a pang in my heart? She didn't want to be in my arms, she... f**k I feel hurt like some p***y whipped guy, I rejected her, I shouldn't feel that way.
“Well she didn't reject us s**t bag, so the bond is still there, stronger on her side though, she might feel worse than you asshole.” Achilles replied to my inner reflection.
I took a step back and excused m
