Jake
I could feel her hesitation as she watched me from the couch. While the boiling of the kettle muffled most of the sounds, Ryka’s raised tone ensured I heard every word. He was telling her to complete the mating and recover.
I suddenly felt the weight of the world on my shoulders and hoped she could hear I was just as nervous as she was. The mating seals the bond and when she leaves this time, the pain will be excruciating.
“I can hear your heart beating from here.” I uttered.
“I guess I just don’t understand why everyone’s fussing around so much to keep me alive.” she returned sombrely.
I opened my mouth to reply but she just shook her head.
“Don’t. I don’t deserve your concern and I won’t accept your pity,” she followed up firmly. “I was never a good mate to you and we both k
