Dirge POV

To bond BEFORE they got the potion? Had Thessi become full Cresta overnight?

In everyone's eyes, Dirge saw deep understanding and faith. 

He pulled them all aside, out of earshot of Casuhill–although he wondered if the thorn trees would eavesdrop on their conversation and tattle on him. Thessi’s eyes shimmered with questions. But he remembered that she’d asked about bonding several days ago. He was the one that was holding back. Why? This was his MATE.  ...