Torn Between Mates

*Blair*

The sudden shift in my world left me bewildered. It was like a bolt from the blue. One moment, I was lost in the sweet embrace of my mate's passionate kisses, and the next, he was gone. He'd vanished without a word, leaving me to grapple with the confusion that followed. His warmth had dissipated, and all that remained was an empty space next to me.

The last image etched in my mind was of his piercing gray eyes, filled with an inexplicable pain. It was as if he couldn't fathom the consequences of his actions, as though he believed he had no right to feel the way he did. In that heated moment of desire and longing, it became evident that he wanted me as fervently as I yearned for him. But he was fleeing from the overwhelming emotions and the unbreakable mate bond that tied us together.

No, not this time, Maddox. You couldn't just walk away and expect me to let you. I had to stand up and fight for what was rightfully mine. The determination welled up inside me as I dressed quick