(Kael POV)
As Astrid says the words of rejection, I clutch my heart and fall to my knees. The pain that I am feeling is unlike anything that I have ever experienced. I feel as though half my heart has literally been ripped from my chest.
I do not understand what is happening. The female before me is bloody and beaten. Now that she is upright, I can see that at least one of her arms is broken, and her right leg appears to be broken too. How is she standing up, unsupported?
More importantly, why does it seem like the rejection is hurting me more than her?
As I continue to clutch at my chest, I reach out to Luke. I know he is angry with me, but I am confused and I need him. Thankfully, he responds.
"Luke, is… is this Astrid's wolf in control?" I ask.
"No. This is 100% her human part. She is angry. I think she is operating on adrenaline."
"Adrenaline from what?"
