71~ Explode

Lea.

“Alpha, it’s time. We are about to carry the Alpha to the arena for the funeral.”

My heart squeezed painfully at Emilio’s words.

A funeral...

Goddess, was I dreaming? Please tell me I was just having a nightmare and my man is still alive and well.

I swallowed with difficulty as the lump in my throat felt bigger. I was in Manuel’s office standing by the window, staring at the trees in the distance while hugging myself.

It was so cold. I felt cold… empty even.

When you meet your mate, they become the very breath you breathe. How was I going to breathe without my oxygen?

We hadn’t marked each other but our connection was still strong. He had become my purpose for living too quickly and now I didn’t know how I would go on without him by my side. Could I even go on?

“Alpha?”

I whipped my head around, rubbing my arms. Emilio had a sad look on his face as he stood there in an all-black outfit.

This was starting to feel a tad too real. I still didn’t want to believe he