Daniel.
Maria's harsh, cutting words pierced deep into my heart like a silver blade. I know she had already made it abundantly clear that she didn't want to have anything to do with me ever again, but I am only human after all—or rather, a wolf in human form, cursed with feelings I cannot easily discard.
I just can't simply forget my deep, burning feelings for her out of the blue, as if they never existed. Even though I have officially found my true mate, a dark, stubborn part of my soul still desperately wants Maria to be with me.
Therefore, her sad, broken countenance bothers me a lot. Seeing her tears and knowing she was in such immense pain tore through my composure, leaving an agonizing ache in my chest that I couldn't shake off.
I really wished, more than anything, that I could go back in time to the days when she was completely carefree around me—the days when she willingly kept me company, sharing laughter and quiet moments within the safety of this Moonbridge pack.
