Niall's Pov

I knew what I had to do, and I wasn't going to let my mate fall asleep without me.

Valero gave me an encouraging smile as I got up and brushed the dirt from my jeans. I sat beside her at the bank of the river, but she didn't look at me once or acknowledge my presence.

Sighing, I scooted a little closer to her, keeping just enough distance as not to startle her. From what I've witnessed growing up, women are very snappy when they are angry, frustrated or sad, and I didn't even know which one Zoey was feeling--maybe all.

"Why did you leave Niall?" I was shocked to hear her small sweet voice asking me the question. I was still recovering from the shock that she actually spoke to me, that I took a while to answer her question.

"I-um..I came here to try and get more information about where your dad might've been from" I told her truthfully, totally unaware of how she would take it.

She removed her chin from the gap between her knees and her chest as she peered at me. She wasn't saying anything, and her face and eyes didn't give away anything either. It made me anxious to know what was going on in that beautiful mind of hers.

"Please say something Zoey" I sighed, feeling desperate for some sort of emotion from her.

"What am I supposed to say Niall? Thank you? I'm flattered?" Her tone caught me by surprise, and it killed me even more that she was this upset with me. "You could've told me Niall! You SHOULD'VE told me!"

It was then that I saw how much I really hurt her, but it was never my intention to do so. After I arrived, I learnt that they didn't know anything about him. I knew it was a long shot, so I decided to just leave right away without looking back. But when I was about to leave that same day, the mask I used to hide my scent wore off, and they all got so defensive after knowing an Alpha was in their territory.

know that I came in peace for simple information to help my mate. Of course, that was a mistake. They knew they could use her against me, and even with my strength and speed, I couldn't fight the whole Rogue Burg population, neither did I

did a simple favour that they asked so that I didn't get caught up in a rogue war--especially against my Zoey. It took longer than I expected, so I decided to leave without helping them finish what they asked me to do, but somehow, someone knew who I was, meaning they knew

to hold up on my end or the

completed the favour for them. I should've considered that it would've led

I felt her close, I panicked again as I didn't want her anywhere near that place. If only she had waited a little longer

her. She was a worried wolf for her mate...I should've known not to try and get

too ashamed to look her in the eyes." I didn't want to tell you and have your hopes, only to have them crushed if I didn't learn anything. It wasn't supposed to last this long but they figured out that I wasn't a rogue and I might've mentioned that I just wanted information to

you learn anything?" She met my eyes again, but I couldn't even hold on to that small hint of light in her eyes, since I had no good news to relay

I wanted to hold her so bad. But if I should so much as reach out for her, she would hiss at

thought that if I told you, you would've asked to come with me. When I didn't come home, it was all because I didn't want to put you in harm's way. I didn't want to tell you what my aim was, because I didn't want to see that disappointed look that you have right now. I just want you to be happy, that's all I ever wanted. It's why I do such preposterous things sometimes even if you don't understand. Just... Just know I did

answer, I continued after letting out

But I am so deeply sorry for being the reason why she um-died" I perked up when

your fault. I blame myself for bringing her along. I could've killed Valero too. If only I listened to Asia and believe that

right to be upset with me. But this is not your fault Zoey. We are wolves.

my chest, causing my insides to plummet in grief, guilt and shame. All I ever wanted to do was make her happy. Now, I was the sole

her walls down. If I thought she

as her tears soaked my bare chest. I didn't know what to say to her, nor did I know what to do. But

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