I stood there for a moment, tears still running down my face. Gabriel turned to me and I could see the raw pain in his eyes and my heart contracted. I told myself this was better though. Whether I stayed or I went, Gabriel would get hurt. Either he would lose me, his mate, or he would lose his pack and family. I turned, getting ready to shift when I heard Gabriel call out.
"Carrie, don't." He said simply. I turned to look at him again and he had tears in his eyes too. A sob escaped my throat but I shook my head.
"I can't do this to you. You deserve better. I'm sorry Gabriel." My heart was breaking. I felt like it was shattering into a thousand pieces. My wolf was inwardly whining, very upset with the decision I had made. Gabriel walked to me slowly and I put my hand up, telling him to
