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The day had gone into evening, time had flown past quickly... The sun setting in the horizon as the lake side reflected that burning sun from behind us.

The flames from the bonfire licked at embers, sending flames into the air.. Crackles from the sound of burning wood.

That was the only sound.

The crowd was hushed as Nic's enraged filled eyes found Zaryns. I just watched as Zaryn dropped his head in shame before meeting Nic's eyes , his chest inflating with a breath of air. He was preparing himself.

Nic stalked towards him with a fury.. Fists clenched at his sides.. Knuckles bone white. Ready to defend me..

"How dare you disrespect my sister!!!" He screamed , veins becoming prominent in his neck and forehead. Zaryn kept his expression neutral but sadness could be seen in his blue eyes. His best friend.. Ready to fight him over my honor. He lost everything with one mistake.. One action.. But at the same time he gained two..

I just watched with wide eyes from the side as Nic rared back and sent a blow to Zaryn's face causing him to stumble backwards. He threw another punch making Zaryn fall to the ground, wiping blood from his nose before spitting blood out of his mouth. Zaryn remained on the ground, head down.

"SHIFT!! Fight me like a man!" Nic growled, his wolf ascending , ready to take over... Snapping of bones had alerted everyone that his wolf was breaking free, bodies shuffling backwards. Nic was a fierce fighter... Both of them were.

Zaryn just shook his head. Sadness .. Emptiness in his eyes. "No. I won't fight you ."

Aduible gasps were heard from the other wolves. An alpha blood never backs down from a fight unless they think they fight is worthless.. It was sort of a snub for him to refuse to fight Nic but it wasn't because he thought Nic to be worthless of his fight. He didn't want to fight him because he knew he was wrong..

He wouldn't fight his best friend.

Nic grabbed Zaryn by the shirt, hauling him up against the brick wall of the pack house, eyes blazing as his human side surged forward, kicking the wolf out.

"Why!? Why not fight me!?" Nic screamed in his face.

The Alpha stood with his arms crossed, just watching. He wouldn't break up the fight unless it got out of hand. Zaryn seemed like he was about to cry but he wouldn't. not in front of others. He was broken.. But not as broke as I.

"I won't fight you because ... I know I'm wrong. I made a mistake. I - I care about Nova. And I can't be with her right now. Its tearing me apart because I am forced to do the right thing.. You're my friend. I won't fight you. I deserve this." Zaryn's voice broke as well as his restraint. The wolves around watching all gazed on with wide eyes..

I gasped, covering my mouth. He said he cared about me.. In front of everyone. He admitted he made a mistake... for my benefit. Now everyone will be talking about Grace instead of me. He helped me out on that one.. Thanks Zaryn.

Nic looked at him with disbelief . "What do you mean you're forced to do the right thing!?"

Zaryn's bloodshot eyes followed a trail up to Nic with sorrow. His lip trembled slightly as he spoke. "I .. I fell weak in the north, her heat had come. Her father the alpha sent her back with me because she became pregnant. He wanted me to mark her and take over both packs one day. When I got here I saw Nova and realized what she is to me. The feelings... Are indescribable. I want her. I want her as my mate so badly but I can't do anything about it right now. There's a chance Grace might not deliver.... Since Nova is so close. I don't expect her to sit by and watch... But I told her that the option stands. I'm sorry Nic. I'm so sorry, I never wanted this to happen. I love your family. I was so happy to see Nova was mine.... Until I remembered what I did and that I couldn't be with her right now. I'm sorry." He looked down, sinking to his knees. An alpha on his knees is only ever seen if he's begging for something of status. An Alpha doesn't beg. Anyone. When it comes to their mate, they will do anything though. Grace has just been publicly shamed by Zaryn's words. There's no coming back from that...

I am not the other woman anymore.

Nic looked over at me, sadness in his eyes over what I'm dealing with. His hand touched Zaryn's head, telling him he doesn't have to beg. The fight won't continue. Nic walked over to me while Zaryn got up, leaning against the wall as everyone watched Nic in awe.

"Nova. Why didn't you tell me?" Nic was toe to toe with me, he was hurt.. Hurt that I didn't tell him. Tears welled up in my eyes, begging him to understand. My heart clenched in my chest, pain radiating outward. The setting sun cast a glow on his face... Hurt and sorrow so full to the brim in him for me.. For my respect and dignity.

My gaze dropped down to his shoes. "I wanted you to enjoy your party before you found out." I sobbed... Broken shards of my heart lodging further into my body.. Wanting to climb out as if they are foreign objects. His arms wrapped around me and mine him. He kissed my hair, a low growl coming from his chest attempting to soothe me.