Russell's POV

I stood rotted in my spot after I kissed Rose and nothing happened.

Like no connection, nothing happened. Adrenaline rushed through my spine as my chest tightened.

She was not my mate. The moon goddess had refused to remate us together after I had rejected her.

Then who was her mate and who was my mate? Although I still feel drawn to her. I did not know why.

I looked at her face which shone with a smile. She was really happy that she was not mated to me.

I am meant to feel the same way, too, but a pang of sadness, missed with fear, gripped me....