TWENTY-ONE

By that evening, everything was done. Cahir and Kade had signed a blood agreement and before nightfall, my mate was gone. I could not describe Asena's state. Her whimpers stung my heart and her mournful howls added salt to my bleeding insides. Knowing she was hurting more than I was and that I could do nothing to make her feel better made me feel worse.

“It's okay. We'll be fine,” I told my wolf as I walked to the kitchen for a glass of water.

How would we be fine?

After Kade, mating became the last thing on my mind but Cahir came along and despite my better judgement, I found myself drawn to him.

Second chance mates were rare but there was nothing like a third chance. Who would be so undesirable to be rejected twice and need a third mate? The goddess really made me the most wretched.

In the kitchen, I met Felicity and Viviane having a midnight snack and a secret conversation. My heart fell when they raised their heads and caught sight of me.

“You!” Felicity went red in the face, her