Aurelio felt like he was drenched in ice-cold water when he heard what Zafira wanted. Rejection was never an option with their kind so hearing his mate suggest such a thing not only broke his heart but also surprised him big time.
“W-What do you mean by that?” he asked.
Zafira looked at him. She looks at him trying to gauge him as he feigns ignorance.
“General, we are at war and we could die any minute. Let’s save ourselves of the pain and time discussing how this will work.” Zafira paused.
“I have dedicated myself to my job and I will never bow down to you even if we are mates.” She continued.
“I came here to tell you that we should talk about it –“
Aurelio cuts himself midsentence when Zafira raises her hand.
“There’s no need for any talking. We shouldn’t be together.” She said.
