C35 Chapter 35 - Rescue and rejection

Lucian's POV -

I ran through the woods. Jake was feeling morose, "Our mate loves another," He said mournfully.

"Kill him," he hissed.

I ran even further. I was away from Alice to keep her safe, from myself. I did not want to hurt her. The smell of burning timber filled my nostrils. My ears twitched, then her bloodcurdling scream filled my head. I dashed back towards the cabin