Nicolai's POV

Rage

Hurt

Pain

These emotions consumed me as the minutes passed. Honestly, I couldn't really clearly describe exactly how I was feeling at the moment. I was furious at Arthur but I was also furious at myself. I just couldn't come to terms with the fact that I had allowed this to happen to my mate.

Again.

What kind of a mate was I if I couldn't even protect my other half?

I felt as if I have let my mate down. I hadn't made time for my mate. I had always been busy with my own things- not really grasping the fact that I had a mate...