“So, you took her?”
“Yeah, I took her.” And it was fucking hot.
“Leo, who is she?”
“Azura,” I reply unhelpfully as I take off my jacket and head through the open arch to the dressing room area.
“I know her name, who is she to you?” Her voice is accusatory. She crosses her arms, looking at me sharply. I don’t want to do this shit right now.
“What are you trying to say?” I ask, raising an eyebrow as I grab a pair of grey sweatpants and a white t-shirt.
“I…” She purses her lips as she looks at me, trying to control her emotions. “You don’t drive strangers. You don’t look at other women. Leo… you and Azura… why do I feel like there’s more?” Her voice is low but clearly irritated.
“I’ve had a long day, Nikki. I don’t want to do this now.”
“Then when? You’re always fucking busy or avoiding it! Tell me, Leo, do you love me? Do you still care for me, or is someone else in your eyes now?”
Did I ever love Nikki? Yeah, somewhat. I cared for her, and she became a daily part of my life, a partial distraction from the shit that consumes my mind, but is there someone else now? Yeah, obviously, the bond fucked that all up.
“Leo!” She blocks my path, looking up at me with tears in her eyes, tears that fill me with guilt. I am hurting her, too… “Azura, is she important to you?” She whispers, clutching my shirt. My eyes flash, and I look down at her, not sure what I should fucking say. “Leo, you cheated on me, which meant I wasn’t enough, right? And since then, it’s like you’re done with me.”
“I didn’t exactly cheat,” I mutter coldly, brushing past her.
“Fucking someone is cheating. You didn’t even check me out today! I’m wearing lace!”
Yeah, because you’re not the one on my mind… I stub out the cigarette and am about to enter the bathroom when she grabsmy arm.
“Leo, what is going on? We’d been friends for years before we began dating. I’m begging you, just tell me what’s going on with you. How many secrets will you keep from me?” I know what I have to do…
“That night… tell me, what day was it?” I ask quietly. She frowns, thinking for a moment.
“The Blood Moon. I’ll never forget,” she says bitterly. I nod.
“Yeah, me neither. She is my mate, Nikki. That night, I found my mate.” She gasps. Her heart is thundering as she lets go of me, backing away. Tears begin streaming down her cheeks as she covers her mouth.
“You… slept with your mate…” she whispers, dropping onto the bed. “Goddess…” I stay silent, running my hand through my hair.
“Yeah.” She looks up at me sharply, her eyes flashing.
“Azura. Is she your mate?” I don’t reply as she jumps up from the bed, her eyes flashing again. “You brought her here… her mark… oh, fucking hell, tell me it’s not true! Did neither of you have shame that I was right here? Were you hooking up with her behind my back? What a skank she is!”
“Hey,” I growl warningly, grabbing hold of her arm. My eyes flash as anger rushes through me. “I was the one who fucking cheated on you. She didn’t even fucking know you existed or what you were to me until she saw us together,” I growl, my grip on her tight. “I rejected her, and it was by fucking chance that I found her injured and brought her here, and although it’s none of your business, I haven’t fucking slept with her since she’s been here.” Her heart is thumping, and I can see the fear in her eyes.
“But you said you didn’t want your mate… then… why is she here?” She asks, her voice softer as if scared I am going to snap, and I fucking am.
“That’s none of your fucking concern, and I think it’s for thefucking better if we end this. We’re through.” Her eyes widen in shock as she grabs hold of my biceps.
“Leo, look at me. No, you can’t end it. You said you rejected her, you’ve kicked her out. Let her go, we can -“
“You have until the end of the week to move out. Take any apartment you want.”
“Leo, no, no, don’t do this. She’s weird, and you rejected her, which means you obviously don’t want her. You said you never wanted to find your mate.” Her voice is full of pain as she holds on to me tightly, and as much as her insult to Azura pisses me off, I know she is hurting, too. Our eyes meet, and I realise we are already over. From the day I laid eyes on Azura in that club…
“We’re over, Nikki.”
Her heart is pounding as she locks her arms around my neck and pulls me down. She is about to kiss me, but I turn my head away, unable to allow her one final kiss. Her lips meet the corner of my lips as she whimpers in pain. I don’t know why I did it. It is just one kiss… but… I don’t want the feel of Azura’s lips to leave mine.
A sob escapes her as I look down at her.
“It gets easier,” I say quietly. I reach up, brushing a few tears from her cheek, but even then, it is Azura’s tear-filled eyes from earlier that come to mind. “And one more thing… no one is to know Azura is my mate.”
I turn away and enter the bathroom to shower. I see her break into tears as she drops onto the floor, so I shut the door, blocking her out. I ended it, and although it was the end of a two-year relationship, I feel lighter.
I know that the day will come when Azura will leave… but regardless, I feel better. There is no point in staying in another relationship when she has already ruined the taste of all others for me.
I look at Jackie just as she is about to speak, but I don’t bother replying, pulling my shirt back on.
“I’ll see you around.” She nods, biting her lip.
“Leo, where did Azura go?” I tense, wondering if Nikki has already told her.
“That’s none of your concern.” She nods, looking down.
“Is she safe?” Odd question. I turn back to her slowly, looking at her sharply.
“Why do you ask?” She swallows and shakes her head, her heart thumping.
“She said her ex wasn’t a good person.” Interesting.
“Oh? What else?” I ask, looking at her keenly. Her heart is racing far too fast, and she steps back in fear.
“Nothing else. She just didn’t want him finding her,” she mumbles. Hmm. I frown deeply.
“Next time, if anyone tells you anything, you are to fucking report to me. Understood?”
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