SIERRAI sit there for I don't know how much time after Fenris leaves me in the infirmary room. I was scared of his behavior when he came on to me like that but I understood his desperation. His mate had disappeared, he himself witnessed my near rape at the hands of those rogues which justifies his need to mark me but I just couldn't. I am not yet ready to move on. Aztec's visit had confirmed this.I told him about Fenris being my mate but couldn't gather enough courage to accept that I had rejected my own mate for him. It would've made him feel guilty and somehow responsible for my current condition and I don't want that.I realised that in this entire situation, I have been thinking about me and Aztec. I never once thought about how Fenris felt about my abduction and then about Aztec's early morning visit and to top it off, I outright rejected him. This proves that I am hopeless and a very much useless mate to Fenris. I put my head in my hands and force myself from breaking down. I

SIERRAI stay rooted in my spot. He left me. No, he left because of me. I rejected him last night and that is the reason why he kissed my forehead as farewell. I thought he was just being affectionate despite my rejection. "He did not leave because of you, pup. I can sense the direction of your thoughts and it would be very unwise of you to think of your mate as a coward who couldn't face your rejection," says Elder Raoul breaking my train of thoughts. His words do not relieve me of the guilt at all."If you want to take a day break to cope with your emotional turmoil, you can do so. We can restart your training from tomorrow," continues the elder when I fail to form a coherent reply.I think about his suggestion but cannot focus on anything. I shake my head thinking that it will clear up the mess in my head but the guilt still remains. If I go back to my room, these thoughts will keep plaguing my mind so I make a decision of staying and beginning with my work."As you wish, pup. You

SIERRAI knock on the door. I hear some shuffling and then the door opens to reveal Tatiana and Alexandria in the room.I stand still and look at my friend, confused about the entire scene. As if reading my mind, Tatiana speaks first."Hey Sierra. Alexandria here came to ask about yours and Fenris's relationship. She also came to ask me if you are responsible for Fenris's disappearance," says Tatiana. I hear the ring of truth in Tatiana's words and feel the rage consume me for this meddling bitch. Alexandria seems to have a radar to know about my emotions. It was one thing to try to bully me but she has crossed her limits by questioning about my mate.A low growl escapes my mouth and I glare at Alexandria who stands unaffected with a smirking face. With wolf speed I reach her and grip her throat in my fist to wipe that smirk off her face. The smirk is now replaced with fear and it is my turn to smirk at her. "How dare you come here and delve into my personal matters?" I all but snar

FENRIS"What answers was the witch talking about?" asks Zion, no wonder scenting the witch."Something happened in the school which makes me question who my true parents were? I am suspicious that our fathers know about it but are hiding it from me. Just came to ask them," I say not explaining further."Anything serious? How is Caliana?""Your sister is fine. She found her mate. You might receive an invitation for the claiming ceremony," I say."What? Please tell me it is not you, right?" says Zion, surprise and panic evident on his face. I laugh at his expression. "The future Alpha of the Moon Stone pack. Know Lycidas Volkov?" I ask, remembering how Lycidas had once maturely handled the situation brought upon him by Zion. The calm, analysing gaze of Lycidas had ignored Zion's trouble making behavior and quietly explained his need to be seen as a son rather than the future alpha of the pack. The scene had definitely embarrassed young Zion but had helped Fenris to let go of his reserv

SIERRA"'tchyo zaga 'lima?" swears Connor and continues swearing in our native language. I wait patiently for him to calm down and then answer my question.He runs a hand through his hair and pulls at the ends in frustration and then turns to look at me with a resigned look."We have a traitor in our midst, Sierra. You shouldn't ask questions about your mate when the world doesn't know about it," he scolds me but I refuse to back down."I need to know, Connor. Tatiana and Aztec are the same age, attending same classes then why did Aztec have extra information regarding my mate?" This slight information has been eating at my mind since a month. I couldn't ask anyone as Elder Raoul ordered me not to but as he is not here anymore, I should and will take advantage of it."You suspect Elder Amaruq?" he whispers so low that I can barely hear but I understand his concern. We should not be gossiping about the elders."Yes, but I don't think that he would so openly betray the other elders," I