Chapter 199. Shoulda's, Coulda's, and Woulda's

He would have been better all now; all she did was prolong the inevitable.

And now, her actions might lead to her losing Daniel, and Aubrianne could not bear the thought.

Nevertheless, Aubrianne sat there and stared at Daniel while her mind conjured up all the shoulda's, coulda's, and woulda's because she could not stand seeing her Beta like that.

It really caused her to wonder if she had handled the situation the best way. Did she?

"It's ok; you did nothing wrong," Sighing, he continued, "It's not your fault I fell in love with you..." Daniel's right hand ascended, laying his palm on his chest over where his heart would be.

"You were simply existing and being you...how could I not?" Daniel finished with a smile that looked strange. The smile did not reach his eyes. He looked like he was trying to hide his hurt and pain.

Aubrianne just stared unblinkingly.

"But I am also your Beta, so you are stuck with me forever...because I am not going an