Freya’s P.O.V

Suddenly, I felt my heart thrash against my ribcage in fear. “Can it really? Can the bond be manipulated?”

Sarah shook her head; that sad smile still on her lips. “No. A mating bond can’t be broken or rejected once the imprint sets in place. The night of Cameron’s birthday was a rude awakening for my parents, when he imprinted on you rather than me. But I couldn’t have been happier.”

“Why?” I asked. “Wouldn’t it have been better if it had been ...