Nothing But Human

He glanced down at me, and I knew he saw the defeat and hurt in my eyes as his face softened, but I held my chin up and nodded in acceptance. I knew before he even opened his mouth that he was going to choose her.

"I will rejoin you shortly, my mate." He whispered, and I flinched as he leaned in again to kiss my cheek. He stopped immediately and pulled back with his jaw tight. He didn't get to to