Sofia's Point of View

The ride back to the castle was quiet. Ethan drove while I sat in the passenger seat, and Ella sat in the back. I knew Ethan was upset with me for leaving without talking to him first. I could feel anger and sadness through the mate bond.

"I am sorry, Ethan. I shouldn't have left without talking to you about what I saw first," I said

"You are right, Sofia. You shouldn't have left," Ethan said. His voice was calm, but I knew he was upset with me.

"I know. I was upset ...