Chapter six

Ariana

I didn't know how to tell him. He was already sensing that something was wrong. I was in serious pain and I kept praying to the goddess that the secret I was trying so hard to keep was kept safe. I tried to make up scenarios in my head where I had to with the lies I had decided to tell. It means everything to me that I have found my mate.

Everything felt like it made sense. It was meaningful to me that I had the person, I was going to spend the rest of my life with.

"I asked a question." His voice was a little darker. I could sense his worry.

"Yeah, I haven't been feeding well because you know, I had work to do. The lack of nutrients affects my healing most of the time."

He narrows his eyes at me. "I don't get it. That shouldn't be a problem."

"I don't understand." I pretended. I faked my confusion.

"As werewolves, we have to eat. It is a necessity that always has control over us because of our animalistic side. You lacking nutrients isn't just right because as a wolf you ha