HAVE MERCY?

AVERY

From the moment I realized Brandon was my mate, I loved him deeply and looked forward to a happy future with him. Who wouldn't love him? He was strong, brave, and fearless. He had his good and bad qualities, but he was mine, and I was head over heels in love with him.

I ran to him excitedly to tell him the news and express my desire to spend the rest of my life with him. I was happy with who fate had given me as a mate, but it wasn't the same for him.

He shook his head and said, "Not you, it shouldn't be you."

I was surprised and asked him who it should be instead, and he responded with "Zara."

From that moment on, I understood that Brandon was in love with Zara. Whatever it was he felt for her, which I eventually realized was an obsession, was stronger than what he had for me. I begged him not to reject me and told him that I loved him, but he refused to give me a chance. The pain was excruciating, and for days, I fell ill. The emotional pain was difficult to bear.

It wasn't