In love with my rejected mate
And he immediately releases my shoulder and walks away, leaving me standing alone, my emotions simmering just below the surface like a pot about to boil over.
I take a deep breath and make my way to Lily's room, my footsteps echoing through the hallway. I knock gently on the door, the soft rap a world away from the chaos brewing inside me.
The door suddenly opens, revealing Lily, who looks exhausted and defeated. Her eyes are sunken, her skin pale and clammy, and her shoulders slumped in defeat.
I let out a playful squeal and wrap her in a warm, crushing hug. "Why do you look so tired?" I ask her teasingly, trying to push aside my own anger and frustration.
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