We all watched as Brian approached the dark-skinned women I met earlier, Victoria. Brian was smiled as he went to scoop her into a hug, only to be meet with a hand to the face and a very cold response. “Now is not the time for mates, we will revisit this when the mission is over. For now, please stay away from me and focus on the fight ahead.” Her voice was very nonchalant as she spoke. The hurt in Brian’s eyes was evident as he watched Victoria walk away. He wasn’t technically rejected but at the same time his mate did not receive him with open arms.
I felt almost guilty for watching this, as did the rest of my compatriots as the atmosphere because awkward, Liam and Eleanor excused themselves as Dax walked up to Brian placing a hand on his shoulder. His head was bowed with his shaggy hai
