Chapter 45: Dead Mate, lucky Me.

Diana I was standing in front of Riley Woods again, but instead of my beautiful moon-silver, flowy dress, I was dressed in leather trousers, a linen shirt, and a nova jacket that was too big for me. My hair had been forced into a tight braid down my back. "Much better," Riley said as he stood in front of me. "I sort of agree with the economy, but what exactly do you want from me?" "I think it would be a waste to kill you. After all, your mate is dead." "I'm sure my mate is going to find me and save me any minute now." Riley laughed and shook his head. "Why do you think I'm here? I'm sure Connor must have told you at some point that the moment I return alive, your mate will definitely be dead. I killed your mate myself. I did it. Just me and no one else. And with your mate being dead, it means that I or anyone could have you." I shook my head and took a couple of steps away from him. "Stay away from me." I felt the tears burning my eyes as I began to shake my head slowly. Sudd