Jedediah POV Lying here surrounded by my friends, no not my friend they are my family, I reflect on everything Kaden said, at first it felt like I had lost him all over again, but now I feel like I have had closure, a chance to say goodbye. Even though I can’t imagine ever finding someone that makes me feel the way Kaden did, I promised him I would allow myself to be open, which I will do, but only because he asked me to. I am sure he was supposed to be my mate. We were perfect and I can’t imagine the mate bond being stronger than what we had. A gentle kiss is placed on the top of my head. Xavier, strokes my hair, “I can feel your brain going crazy, do you want to talk about it?” “Not yet Xave, give me a little time and when we are both ready we will talk ok?” “Whatever you need, bud

