Chapter 192. Unforgiving

Maya's eyes glistened with unshed tears as Jackson's words hit home. He was right - in her haste and fear, she had been selfish and short-sighted. Her mate had needed her presence, her support just as much as the pack needed his healing abilities.

"You're right, Jackson. I acted rashly without considering his feelings or giving him a choice in the matter," she admitted thickly. "I robbed him of that choice when I should have included him, after everything we'd been through together."

Regret weighed heavily on her shoulders, years of pent-up guilt bubbling to the surface. She had convinced herself she was protecting everyone by leaving, but in doing so, she had caused immeasurable pain.

'I have to make this right, somehow,' Maya said resolutely, steeling herself.

"Let me call him. Do you want to talk to him?" Jackson questioned, pulling out the phone.

Maya's eyes widened in shock when he suddenly proposed this idea. "It will be better if you talk on a ca