Zack's POV
Zack walked towards the podium, looking everywhere else but at the woman staring him down.
"I thought I could trust you." She said, looking at him with narrowed eyes.
"I didn't kn-"
"Well now, do you see the result of what you've done!" Aileen shouted, pointing down at Elize's unconscious body.
Zack's heartfelt heavy seeing his mate. Elize was lying perfectly still on the ground, her long black hair fanned around her.
Aileen grabbed his forearm and turned him violently towards her. The strength of the old woman surprised Zack.
"She lost control today because of your bite. What would you have done if she died today during the ceremony?!"
"I would have died along with her," Zack whispered, a tear escaping his eyes. He cast his face down, not wanting to put his emotions on display.
Aileen's hold on him relaxed. Zack heard her sigh.
"I did not mean it that way kid." She said in a much softer voice.
