Xavier
After not being able to bring myself to mark Felicity, we sat on the couch together and snuggled in complete silence. I still wanted Felicity to be my mate, but I couldn't cause Zoey any more pain for the day. She was an amazing she-cat, and I already felt bad enough.
Unable to resist the urge, I kept glancing out the window, hoping to see Zoey walk past like she had done every day for years. I didn’t plan to say anything to her, but I did plan to watch her like a hawk. Just because I couldn’t accept her as my mate wouldn’t stop me from admiring her raw beauty.
Unfortunately for me, Zoey never walked by, leaving me both baffled and worried. It wasn’t like Zoey to miss her painting session at the waterfall, and I knew I was the reason for it.
Stricken with gu
