I shook my head and took a step away, wiping the tears away, I held my hand to stop his progress "Stay away from me" I sobbed, his frown deepened "Please" I pleaded helplessly. The ruffles of the dry leaves behind him broke his attention. Luc soon came into view. He quickly made his way towards me. I jumped into his arms as soon as he came within reach. "You are bleeding" Luc said as he wrapped his arms protectively around me. "I don't want to be here" I begged "I don't want to be here" I repeated. "Dan can you leave us alone?" Luc said, understanding my implication. "But...." "Please" Luc requested "She'll be fine. I 'll take care of her" he assured. I didn't dare to raise my face. I couldn't look at him after I dreamt of killing his mate. "Calm down" Luc said after Dan's footstep

