(Olivia's POV)

Hearing Alexander ask Daniel to call Victoria to work by his side, I felt a sharp pain slice through my heart like a blade. The casual way he mentioned bringing her into his professional life hurt more than I expected.

I turned to face Alexander with as much composure as I could muster. "When will we sever our mate bond?"

My voice came out steadier than I felt inside. "I'm planning to leave as soon as Victoria arrives to take my ...