Chapter 40 Rejecting His Mate

• Conri held still the best he could. A decision has to be made. Reece pulled into the Gates of River Bay, and suddenly the wind stilled and time seemed to have slowed as they drove into his Manor. Conri held his breath, his eyes stung, and his heart ached far worse than any physical wound ever could. Reece packed the vehicle and slowly they all began to get out of the car, all six Betas. Conri slumped backward and closed his eyes. He could hardly breathe, hardly feel anything... He felt numb. The Betas stood in wait, the car doors all opened. Rafa pushed his Half in and emerged. He could see Conri could not handle this, not that it was any easier on him but time isn't exactly working in their favor. Rafa began to exit the vehicle... slowly. He stood by the car and let his eyes wander to the Left Wing of the Manor. The air was stale, and the birds wouldn't sing from the gardens. A cold chill ran down Rafa's spine, and the hairs began to rise at the back of his neck. Rafa looked away and took a deep shuddering breath... And waited.
• ["Come on, Half"] Conri's voice soaked into Rafa's ears and he flinched. ["We can do this"] He added and Rafa nodded, glowing orbs tinted with unshed tears. ["I'm sorry,"] Conri choked out and Rafa groaned. ["I'm sorry, I couldn't protect your Mate,"] He broke down once again and Rafa hissed. Trying desperately to keep his emotions under control and his thoughts clear.
• "Our Mate, Half," He corrected and took his first step and the second, then began to sprint toward the entrance doors.