Ethan POV

It has been a full day since Grace left.

The whole day of pacing my study. The whole day of staring at reports I can't focus on. The whole day of the mate bond pulling at my chest like a physical ache.

I can't settle. Can't concentrate. Can't think about anything except her out there without protection. Without support.

Without me.

The regret is constant. Crushing. Every word I said echoes in my head. Every moment I failed to choose her ...