Sierra pov.

I stood waiting for an answer, desperate to know why. Why did he tell me he had found his mate? Why did he lie and leave me all alone?

With tear-streaked eyes, I gazed at him, searching for the truth. He approached me, gently wiping the tears from my face.

"I'm sorry," he said, his voice filled with sadness. "I'm sorry I had to lie. I did it to ensure your well-being."

I watched him speak, a surge of anger building within me. Before he could utter another word, my hand connected with his cheek, leaving both him and Nora in shock.

"I thought you were my friend,"...