Why did you leave mate? Raif whined. Didn't you see how uncomfortable she looked? I replied. So? We could have made her feel better. That's what mates do. He argued. I ran a hand through my hair as I marched up the steps to my room. Nadja is already scared of us, Raif. I don't want to make things worse. She's going to reject us if I push her. I said. Raif whined again. I miss her. He said. It's been literal seconds. I argued. Although, I miss her too. Already. I really want to go back. To insert myself in Nadja's life. But I know that will only make things worse. I made it to my bedroom, and slammed the door shut. I always knew that when I found my mate she would be afraid of me. I don't know how I knew, but I did. I thought I had prepared myself for it. Now that the time is here