What Do I Do Now?

“Derek, stop. You are killing your mate.” A command came through my head, but it did nothing to me. All I could think about was ending Sophia’s life. I still wrapped my hands around her neck, squeezing her neck tighter with every passing second. All she did was stare into my eyes the entire time and laugh, but there was nothing in them. My Sophia was gone. Finally, she passed out from lack of air. Throwing her body on the ground, I run back to Mom’s side. It was too late. The silver dagger in her chest had delivered the final blow. My entire body went stiff. I felt the snap of Mom’s connection to the kingdom break, causing me to fall to my knees, howling in pain. One by one, as her connection broke from everyone connected to her snapped. All you could hear were the howls. I felt a hand on my shoulder as tears filled my eyes.

“She is at peace now, Derek. She can finally be with your father. I am sorry, brother. What do you want me to do about your mate?” Asher asked me.

“Take her with