"Ayla, can I come in?" Owen knocked on my door.

It's been four days since I felt that pain. My heat has come and gone so Owen has come home. Everyone has been trying to get me to talk but I have nothing to say. I won't leave my room and I have started locking my door so no one can get in.

"Ayla, please, unlock your door and let me in." He sighed.

I ignored him and buried my head under the blanket. I feel like I've had the life sucked out of me. Yes, I wanted Ethan to be my mate but knowing my destined mate didn't think...