“She refused to be my mate,” Darius forced out and my heart shattered into a thousand jagged shards. “We’re Star Crossed.” “No,” I demanded, damn right refused it. This wasn’t right. “Yes,” Darius said quietly and I could practically hear his heart breaking. “There’s got to be some way-” “There’s no way,” he said bluntly. “Darius.” “Xavier…I’m going to come home soon. We can talk then.” “Of course,” I choked out. “I’m so sorry Darius.”