Chapter 28 Rocco

• There remained an uncomfortable silence in the room since we had discussed her wanting to leave. I was struggling to know what to say to her. Never had I found it difficult to talk with my mate, so why was this happening now? I feared I was not the only one feeling uncomfortable, because from where I was sitting upon Aria’s bed, I could see the tension within her body. She did not feel at ease the way I hoped she would with me near. This was not the way things were supposed to be with your mate by your side.
• The plans I had created during my many late night talks with my father to woo and win my mate over seemed nothing but a pathetic dream right now. In her company, I felt like a failure. Like she resented my presence. And that put me on edge, and created an uncertainty within me that made me unsure of how to act. This was never how it had been at the start. When I met Aria those first few times, everything came so naturally...
• Even in my wolf form, the interactions were perfect... like they were meant to be. No awkwardness. No fear. Everything just flowed so well, and it was exactly as I said. Natural. And in human form, well... wow... she was heavenly. So beautiful. Like she was sent from the heavens. The connection for me was immediate. And I knew then she was made for me. She gave me a boldness and confidence I had never known. Chemistry... need... she was mine... tears filled my eyes as I even thought of our bond.