#Chapter 56: Rejected Mate

Arthur Arthur watched in alarm as Almara ran out of the chapel. He wanted to go after her, but he had to deal with Sofia first. He didn’t think Almara would get far and this wouldn’t take very long. At least he hoped it didn’t. He pulled away from Sofia and held her at arm’s length. She was looking up at him with so much love and reverence that his heart ached for her. He knew what it was like to have his heart broken and he did not envy the feeling. He hated that he had to do the same to Sofia. “Sofia, I am sorry about your injury. I know how much your career meant to you. But I can’t take you back. I can’t marry you.” Sofia’s eyebrows furrowed in confusion. It was clear that she had never expected Arthur to say that to her. “What do you mean? Why ever not? We love each other. We’re fated mates. Why can’t you marry me?” Sofia asked, taking a step back. Arthur let his arms fall to his side. Here was the moment of truth. He was about