The Choices We Make

Sarah's POV.

The name sounds so familiar, though I couldn't place it. I snatched the letter from Alex's trembling hands and read it.

“Who's Beth?” I asked, almost in a scream.

“She was Alex's mate.” Mrs. Sophie whispered to me.

My eyes fell on Alex, his emotions were curbing in on him, and he couldn't seem to get a hold of him. He was about to run out of the shade when I grabbed his wrist, he looked at me with the tiny tears that glistened his eyes.

He wriggled his wrist out of my grip forcefully and ran toward the direction when the arrow came from.

“I'll go see what's happening.” I said to nobody in particular and ran after Alex.

I met him half way, he bent over, and I could tell he was shedding some tears. Gently, I patted his back and he hugged me out of the blues, which I welcomed for the sake of the situation.

“I was unable to save her that day. If this turns out to be true, I'll make sure I save her even if it cost me my last breath.” He swore, his voice coated with sincer