24~Abducted By Rogues

Aurora's POV

I finally stopped running at a river bank. After drinking from the river, Mia sat down at the edge. My wolf howled into the air as everything came rushing down at me. Our mother was gone. She was never coming back to me. To us.

I cursed the moon goddess for allowing such a tragedy to fall on me. Why could I never be happy?

I heard a twig snap behind me making me snap my head towards the sound. I sniffed the air, hoping the familiar scent of my mate would engulf me, but I was met with nothing. Maybe it was just an animal? Yes, it was definitely an animal.

The sun was beginning to set and I knew I should be heading back soon but I didn't want to. If I went back it would mean going back to reality. I couldn't bear to see my brother's face right now. I needed my mate and I also didn't need him at the same time. I needed to get my head around the fact that she was really gone. And I couldn't do that with so many people breathing down on me.

I bit back a twinge of disappoi