Without Him..

Kingston?

"No sweetheart, Kingston."

I push away from him.

"Leave me alone Kingston."

He grabs my arm.

"You are going with me. You're mine."

I yank my hand away.

"No I'm through with you. The bond is broke and I don't want you anymore. Now go away."

Kingston growls.

"You aren't mating with anyone else but me!!"

He tries to mark me.

I somehow manage to keep his mouth off my neck.

"Stop Kingston! I am not going to be your little mistress. I know you are with the witchress now."

"I dumped her. We weren't even a thing. I just wanted you to be jealous. I want you back and I always get what I want. You need me Delilah. We were meant for each other."

I shake my head.

"If we were meant for each other you wouldn't have left me."

And in that moment I realize we weren't meant for each other. This was all Valera's doing. She did this to me so that she could get Maverick back.

Kingston is suddenly thrown across the room.

Derek is now standing in front of me.

"Don't you EVER lay a hand on her. She's MINE. She was always MINE!"

I slowly lift my hand to touch him. I barely touch his shoulder and sparks go flying through me. Suddenly his scent hits me. It's like smell of cut grass and rain. Its perfect.

Derek pulls me close to him and close my eyes and lean on his shoulder.

Being with Kingston I thought felt amazing but Derek is a million times better.

He really is the one.

Kingston looks at me with hurt in his eyes. That changes to anger quickly.

"You can't take her from me! The Moon Goddess gave her to me!"

I shake my head.

"Valera is the one who paired us together. She just wanted to get Maverick back. She wasn't thinking about our lives. That's why you were able to leave me so easily. Your real mate is out there still Kingston."

He shakes his head in denial almost in tears.

"But I love you Delilah. You can't do this to me."

Derek growls.

"She's mine!! I love her more than you ever could!! And I'll NEVER leave her like you did!!"

Kingston glares at Derek but before he could say a word Reece and Michael are in the room carrying him out.

"Stay away from what's mine and go find your own mate."

With that Derek has Kingston thrown out.

Kingston mind links me.

"I'm sorry Delilah... I just love you so much."

I close my eyes trying to stop myself from crying.

"I will always love you Kingston but not as your mate. She's out there still. Trust me."

There's silence for a moment then I hear Kingston sighs.

"I hope your right. If you ever need me.. just call. Mate or not we are in a war."

"Bye, Kingston."

"Bye, Delilah. I hope he makes you happy and never hurts you like I have."

Kingston cuts off communication.

I feel relieved. Kingston just needed to hear me. He knows we'll always be connected... Friends.