"No. It would not do to transport my body there. It would be best to handle the transfer on neutral territory. I understand from Ran that both you and your Wolf want to be present. And Monica, of course, will be there."

"Of course," I said. It was already an awkward situation. I would loathe being in Monica's house while this went down.

"You know why this bond had to be created—although you still refuse to accept it."

I crossed my arms in front of myself, but ...