TRISTAN
"I can feel the pull between us, even if you don’t," I pressed. "Your scent, your voice…they make me feel at ease, in the way only a mate can. You-”
“Stop!” She finally drew back her hand, causing Cypress to whimper at the loss of contact. We both felt the pain when she stood up just to stay away from us. “Don’t say that. I know your mind is all over the place right now, but you can’t just say stuff like that! I’m not your mate. I would feel it if I was. My mate will still come along, and so will yours. Just-” She closed her eyes, taking a moment to calm herself down. “Maybe you should pay the doctor a visit. You’re clearly not in your right mind.”
“Wait, Zahra!” I rose to my feet right behind her, my heart racing in my chest as I realized I was losing her. “Please, just listen!
