71. DEATH WRAITH

~ZIRA

I ran nonstop.

I was already in the woods, running as hard as I could push myself to. I had no idea where I was going. All I knew was that I wanted to get away from the Blackstones and all the drama in my life.

How stupid was I? Did I really believe that when the time came, Kael would choose me over his brother?

Today's incident had shown just how much he cared about his brother. What was I expecting? That I would tell him that he was my mate and he would come running over to my side and turn his back on his family?

I did not know it when tears started flowing down my cheeks. I suddenly felt alone in this battle. Yesterday might have been sweet with Kael but he had shown me where his loyalty lay. I had no one to put my trust and hope in.

Suddenly, I tripped and lost my balance.

Just like that, I hit the ground hard and began to roll down the dirt until I came to an abrupt stop.

I groaned in pain as my entire body ached. There was no one to cry to. I leaned against a tree and sa