MAYA
“What?” I blinked as my head snapped at him. I thought I’d heard something wrong. “You’re speaking like you haven’t already rejected me.” I rolled my eyes and looked anywhere but at his face.
“I did, but I never said it.” His poisoned words pierced my ears. “I’ve decided to officially reject you.”
I let out a hollow chuckle. “When was I ever officially your mate, that you need to officially reject me now?” I pressed on the word, letting it sting.
His eyes locked with mine. They held nothing but a cold stare. “I thought I could be your mate and save you from the world’s humiliation, but I was wrong. You never wanted to be saved, did you?” he stated. “And this weakness… I cannot afford it. You’ve been out for almost a week now, Maya. You’re too… delicate, and healing too slowly. I c
