His Mate, His Girlfriend

"Ellis," I said, following his gaze. He was staring at the woman behind me.

"Mate," he whispered.

My knees weakened at his words, and I took a step back.

"Ellis, baby," I managed to regain my composure and approached him to get his attention.

"Mate," he repeated, ignoring me as he focused on Charlotte. I could barely breathe, so I stepped aside. Ellis moved closer to her and gently cupped Charlotte's crying face in his trembling hands.

"Hello, mate," he said.

No, no, no. I silently begged the moon goddess to wake me from this nightmare...

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