I felt lonely and broken. William had disappeared; he avoided me like I was a disease. People started whispering again, giving me dirty looks every time I passed. Because I am not marked or linked to this pack, I can't mind-link him, so I am left alone. I don't know what to do. Mara has disappeared as well. She doesn't want to feel her mate's rejection and blames me for it. She has a point, though. I didn't tell William the truth, and it is clear that he knows what my mark means. He gave me an opportunity, and I didn't tell him the truth; I decided to keep quiet.
The only thing I can do is find him and tell him the truth. I am still debating whether to reveal my plans to him. Honestly, I don't know if I want to get my revenge. The mate bond is strong, and I was a fool to believe I could
