CHAPTER 14
Mikka stood on the bridge overlooking the river. He knew he should have stayed and talked with Nyx, but he was afraid. What if he explained his inner turmoil and his mate looked at him with pity. What if he told his mate how scared he was to go back to Thornridge. That just the idea of going back there had his heart racing, hyperventilating as well as his world spinning so fast he thought he might pass out. He was an alpha. He was supposed to be strong. He was supposed to be the one to protect his mate and the other people. Sighing heavily, Mikka decided to go for a walk and think about what he was going to do.
Just as he stepped back, Mikka was knocked on his ass by one of his rescuers. The poor man sniffled, muttering, “Sorry.”
Mikka could see the tears running down the man
