Book 2: Chapter 34

Magnus

I chase after her.

“I’m sorry, that never crossed my mind.” I fall to my knees. “I’m the biggest idiot to ever exist.” Nina stops running and turns to look at me. “We were the best of friends once. I thought the pack saw me as one big joke. I pushed you away and ignored you for years because of it. Then I made things even worse. I cursed you and now you don’t have a wolf. And you won’t be able to sense your mate until I find mine. All I ever wanted was to protect you and keep you safe, but all I’ve done is cause you hurt and pain. I’m so sorry. Will you ever forgive me?” I cry.

Nina morbidly approaches me and falls to her knees in front of me. Our knees are touching. She takes my hands and holds them in hers. I can feel her hands trembling.

We gaze at each other with tear-filled eyes. She bursts into tears and wraps her arms around my neck. I hold her tight and cry into her soft brown hair.

“All those years you say you ignored me; you neve