Chapter 21. Desire to See Me

Zara's POV

Nicolas stayed with us just before dusk, promising to see me soon. He went back through the tunnels in the same way he came. Our farewell was tearful, and as I watched him go, I felt both heartbroken and cold.

"Cheer up, old girl," Levi linked, as we made our way back to the pack house.

It was time for us to get ready for dinner.

"It is really difficult," I said sadly. "It feels as though my heart would burst into two pieces at any moment. I am starting to miss him already. And Kaya's adding to the pain. All she wants to do is follow Nic back to his pack."

"I think I understand," Levi said. "The bond is making it unbearable to be apart."

"Yes," I replied. "And it is even more difficult to accept the fact that he visited me in these conditions. It would have been just as simple for him to ignore and reject me."

Nic and I have not formally accepted each other as mates yet, but based on our behavior, it appeared that