*Zena's POV*
My eyes widened in surprise as I processed Cayden's words.
She's my mate
That was not what I was expecting. I mean when I had asked Melinda about it earlier she seemed so sad. I hadn't expected Cayden to tell me that the perfectly healthy girl in that picture was indeed his mate. I had expected him to tell me that he hasn't found his mate yet or something along those lines.
"Oh." Came my stupid reply. I silently cursed myself for answering in that way but Cayden seemed to find it entertaining because a small smile came to his face but it was quick to disappear. I could tell that there was more to the story.
"If she's your mate then why isn't she here?" I questioned curiously. Cayden's blue eyes darkened and I could tell that I had hit a sore spot. I gulped and silently wa
