Nicholas POV "Nick, it's time to get up. We need to get something to eat before training", James says. I rub the sleep from my eyes and sit up. I haven't slept well since I found out about Liz being my mate. "I don't think I'm going to eat breakfast today." "Nick, maybe you should just reject her", James says. I feel a twinge of pain in my chest at his words. Our mates are a gift from the goddess. It's supposed to be that moment of pure connection when we find each other. There should be no doubt that she belongs with me. "Nicholas, we will figure this out. I promise you. I wanted her to be our mate when we found her. I knew you were right even though I didn't want you to be. I can't even feel her wolf." "What do you mean, we have mated? You won't feel her wolf, will you?" "I s