*Eliza*

Jared’s face fell when he realized the mate bond wasn’t restored. My heart ached in my chest, seeing how sad he looked. He’d wanted to restore it so badly. I knew he did.

There was a part of me that wanted it restored too, despite how much I didn’t think we needed it.

I wrapped my arms loosely around Jared’s neck and looked into his eyes. He looked away.

“Hey, look at me.”

Slowly, he lifted his shimmering, deep ...