Ember
I awoke with my head pounding and my eyes dry. After Nathan left, I cried myself back to sleep. His rejection hurt more than I ever thought it would. I didn't want to be his mate and now, I crave him. I crave the man I wanted to kill. His father took everything from me and I shouldn't want him, but I do. I want him to love me.
"Em," Mare yawned and stretched out her little cat body.
"I don't want to live like this anymore," I cried.
"It's the magic."
"It hurts so much. I just want it to stop," I sobbed, grabbing at my burning chest. The bond between Nathan and me is becoming unbearable. And with every little rejection it burns. It's demanding I fix this, but I don't know how.
"Let's get you in the shower and then something to eat. It will make you feel better," she assured me.
