Book 5: What Do I Want?

Cerelia’s POV 

My head reeled the moment my chest touched his. There was no gentleness in him this time. I knew he would claim me and I wanted him to. But what about its after-effects? I didn’t want to lose him. 

“No, Xandrios, you can’t.” I struggled to get free, almost panicking at the thought of losing him. Didn’t he realize he would lose his life? Despite having plenty of superpowers, I could use none of them to save my mate. I felt like the most helpless and vulnerable wolf alive. Then why did the goddess pair us if she didn’t want us to mate? 

Xandrios released me suddenly and turned away from me. “Go away then. Reject me.” He strode out of the cabin before I could explain myself, banging the door shut after him. I released a deep sigh of defeat. Obviously, I didn’t want to leave him. He was the only one I loved. Then what did I want? Yes, I wanted to find my father’s family, our original pack. But at the same time, I wanted Xa