As we lay there, catching our breath, reality began to seep back in. The weight of our decisions, the uncertain future that lay ahead – it all came crashing down around us.
Arabella curled into my side, her hand resting on my chest. "Austin," she whispered, her voice tinged with worry. "What are we going to do?"
I pulled her closer, pressing a kiss to her forehead. "I'm going to give it all up, for you, for her, for us.." My heart sped up in my chest at the resolve. I knew what I wanted but hell would try claw me back all the rest of my natural life. My instincts were not happy with this choice, but it remained docile because there simply was no other choice and we always choose our mate.
She was quiet for a moment, her fingers tracing patterns on my skin. "I don't like the idea of you
