Zoe POV

The bond between us hits me with a force I didn't expect, shocking me into stillness as I realize for the first time just how deep the connection between Noah and me actually runs, how powerful and unbreakable it is despite everything I've done to sever it, despite my rejection and my attempts to push him away and convince myself that I could simply choose not to feel it.

I thought rejecting the bond would weaken it, thought saying no would be enough ...