Honi whimpered in my head. I buried my face into my pillow as my sobs grew louder. I don't know how much more I can take. I hate keep being away from my mate. It hurts so much. So deep inside of me. This pain is worse than anything I've ever been through. Worse than any torture. It's undescribable. It's like I can't even breathe most of the time. Like Ares is what keeps air in lungs, and blood pumping through my heart. And without him.. I am nothing. Honi whimpered again. It's going to be okay Emi. She said. I want to believe that. I replied. Our mate will not stop until he finds us. Honi said confidently. I wish I could barrow some of her confidence. The longer I stay away from Ares, the worse I feel. There is a loneliness inside of me. One worse than I have felt my entire life. I