---- sides of him. She broke down, unable to tell which one was the real David. I was on the verge of telling him that I would reject him as my mate. But I couldn't- Because deep inside, a voice echoed: If you reject him now, everyone will still see him as the loving, devoted mate... And you'll be the one who walked away. My head spun. Panic surged through me. Suddenly, David pulled me into his arms. He pressed his jaw against my forehead, gently guiding my head to rest on his shoulder. "Aria, what's wrong? You look pale. Don't worry, I'll always be by your side." I couldn't bear his hypocrisy any longer. ---- Trembling, I shoved him away. "David... Do you want me to die?"