She's My Mate

[Fineon's POV]

I pace in front of the large mansion that is brightly lit for the night's event. Again, I find myself wondering why exactly I even came here.

'To beg forgiveness.' Franz growls, not bothering to hide his disgust. 'Like you should have done before she walked out that door!'

Cursing under my breath, I run a hand through my hair in frustration. He's right; I should have chased after her, but I was too much of a damn coward.

Closing my eyes, I see her face again, filled with so much hurt and betrayal that it causes an odd emotion to roll through me.

What the hell was it that I was feeling? Guilt? Regret, or something deeper? I didn't know!

'Stop acting like a fucking bitch and go in there!' Franz snaps, attempting to take control so he can move for me. 'The sooner, the better.'

Letting out a frustrated growl, I do as he says while everything in me yells to turn and run away.

Slinking inside, I fall into step with a couple who appear to be traveling in the same direction as