Just today, after I left the school with Lena, I realized the burning desire in me, the great urge to have her as mine. It was irresistible, and with each second that passed, I felt insecure. My heart would keep hitting hard on my chest with a signal, a warning that I might lose Lena one day,

I found out she was my mate days ago, yet I never changed my attitudes towards her. I was still acting repugnant even when it was torture to my soul; I blurted harsh words at her and wouldn't treat her nicely. I don't know what I really wanted. Hating her shouldn't be hard,...