Fenris' POV

I was lying on my bed, my mind on Jewel. Never in my life had I felt like this for a woman. Everything about her called out to me, but she wasn't mine. Jewel would never be mine. She had a soul-mate and he was a very close friend. "Fenris." I heard her soft voice crying out and instantly I was by her side.

The reason that fairies never gave out their real name often, was that once spoken, it pulled us to whoever called us. Only those closest to us knew who we really were. My eyes landed on her and I could see that she was asleep. Softly I laid my hand on her face only to find it burning with a fever. Slowly I checked her, but she was fine. I couldn't find anything wrong. Dread filled my body. Darius wouldn't do something that would cause this, would he?

"I'll be right back Jewel." I whisper softly to her as I focus on Darius. Within seconds I find myself in a small cabin. Looking around, I see Darius and the witch sitting in a back room. Quickly, I walk closer and freeze when she speaks. "The bond's gone now. And remember, there's no going back." Disbelief flooded me. He broke their mate bond?!

I must have made a noise because I found myself staring into his eyes. Anger filled me and I glared at him as hard as I could before I focused on Jewel. Instantly the cabin was gone and I was back beside the girl I had fallen head over heels in love with in just a few short days. Reaching out, I slowly lay my hands on her face again and she slowly moves closer to me. I couldn't stop the soft chuckle that left my throat.

I watched as her eyes fluttered open and I found myself staring deep into her eyes. I watched as they glazed slightly over and I knew that she was talking to her wolf. And when I saw the raw pain and hurt swirling inside them, I knew that she knew what Darius had done. My heart broke for her. "Are you alright Jewel?" I asked her and I saw tears building. But to my surprise, they didn't fall.

"He...he broke the bond Fen." She cried out. My arms unconsciously tightened around her as I heard the pain in her voice. I pull her into my lap and lay my head against hers. "You're going to be fine Jewel." I tell her softly, trying to make her believe it. "I'm here for you and I'm not leaving." We sit there silently as I keep my arms around her.

Slowly she starts to sit up and I drop my arms, even though my mind and heart were screaming at me to pull her back and hold her tighter. She looks at me and our eyes met. I could see that she had made a decision. Her face was just a breath away from mine and I couldn't stop my eyes from glancing down at her lips. Slowly I met her gaze again.

I knew I was going to kiss her then. I couldn't stop myself. My head lowered slowly, giving her time to pull away but she didn't move. My lips captured hers and I was in heaven. I couldn't describe the emotions that exploded in me as I struggled to keep my control. When she starts to slowly kiss me back, I warp my arms around her, pulling her closer to me.

After awhile, she gently pulls back and I drop my arms. Instantly I missed her, but I gave her a smile. I noticed that both of us were breathing hard. Jewel just stares at me, emotions flashing across her face too fast for me to register what they were. "I'm leaving Fen." She says softly, her eyes not leaving mine.

I nod once. I knew that she wouldn't stay here for long, but I wasn't worried. I would be able to find her even if she moved to the moon. I found myself longing to go with her, to keep her safe. I chuckled softly and she looked at me confused. Shaking my head, I get off her bed.

"I want you to come with me." Jewel speaks up after several long seconds. My eyes snap to her but I see nothing but the truth in them. A smile played on my lips. This woman had stolen my heart the moment I laid eyes on her. And I knew that I would gladly follow her to the ends of the Earth if she asked it of me. I didn't stop to think of what my family would think. "When are we leaving?"

Jewel's POV

The moment his lips landed on mine, my entire body was set on fire. But this time it was different. It burned every part of my soul, but it didn't bring pain. It brought the feeling of safety, peace. And it made me feel loved, cherished. This fire made me happy. Suddenly I felt Leah's pain for our mate, and my mood dropped. Here I was kissing another that wasn't mine.

I'm sorry Leah. If it wasn't for me, you'd have your mate right now.

It's not your fault Jewel, its Rico's and his family's. They took our family from us, making us become who we are. I felt Fenris' arms wrap around me as the kiss deepened. He loves you Jewel. Leah said softly.

I can tell that he'd do everything in his power to make sure that you never have to go through what we just did ever again. He makes you happy and that makes me happy. So, if you want to claim him, I'm fine with that. I could feel just how much she meant what she said. Most wolves hadn't the thought of moving on after they've lost their mate. But Leah and I weren't like the rest of our kind. Thanks Leah, but let's see what 'this' is exactly.

I slowly pull away from Fenris, immediately missing the coolness of his arms and the feelings of safety that came with them. Both of us are breathing hard. My fingers itched to slowly trace his silver scars, but I kept them on my lap. "I'm leaving Fen." I tell him softly, making sure my eyes don't leave his.

He nods once and leaves my bed. I watch him, wondering what he was thinking. He was my first kiss and I found myself not wanting to leave him behind. "I want you to come with me." When I speak, his eyes quickly snap back to mine. I could see that he was surprised and so was I. The only people in this world that I had ever really cared for, ever really loved, were all dead. And yet, Fenris brought those long forgotten feelings alive.

I wouldn't say that I loved him, but I did like him. I trusted him and for me, right now, that was enough. For a brief second, I wondered if he would turn my offer down. But then he smiled at me. "When do we leave?" He asked. "Tomorrow morning. The place where I, we're, going to, is by the coast, so pack accordingly." Fenris nods again and then before could blink, he was gone. That was one thing I didn't think I'd ever get used to.

Darius' POV

After that nightmare of what happened to my mate's, well ex-mate's, family, I couldn't sleep. So I made my way down to the gym to try and rid my mind of those gut-wrenching images. For hours, I unleashed my feelings on punching bag after punching bag. My mind wouldn't shake the feelings, her feelings, as she watched her family die before her eyes.

She became The Grimm Reaper because of what my best friend and his family had done to hers. She was just repaying a debt. Suddenly I was angry with myself. My wolf chuckled but still didn't speak. He hadn't spoken to me since I broke the bond. I hadn't even tried to wonder about her side of the story. Several of our world had voiced that one of our own wouldn't start killing another unless there had been a very, very important reason behind it.

Eventually, my energy wore out and I slowly dropped my hands by my side. With a deep sigh, I turn to leave when suddenly, my entire body felt like I'd been hit by train. With a groan, my knees give out under me and I crumple to the ground. My wolf let out a sorrowful howl and I knew. She was with another man.

The witch's words came back to me. "Every time your mate is with another, you'll fill it five times stronger than if you had marked her, and she were cheating. Every innocent touch and kiss, you will fill. Every night until she marks another or dies, you will have to see through her eyes the worst days of her life." And while I hated that thought, I couldn't blame her. It was my fault.

I hated myself for giving up so easily, to just put her away, blinded by my hurt. I waited until the pain passed, and I lay on the floor, gasping. The sound of running feet filled the gym and I heard my Beta call my name. By the time he reached me, I was trying to get to my feet. "Alpha, are you alright?" I could hear the worry in his voice but I just brushed it aside. "I'm fine, just worked out to hard." I chuckle but I could see that he didn't believe me. But thankfully he dropped it.

Slowly he helped me stand, and waited until I got my bearings. I would become better, more understanding, and more patient. Never again would I just simply judge things as they appear. I would dig until I revealed the truth. And I vowed to my currently silent wolf that I would strive to become a better man for my future mate. Not that I deserved another.

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