She must have cried to Michael about it.
That evening, he intercepted me in the garden
My brother’s face was stone.
“Withdraw from the competition
I laughed: “What are you yapping about now?”
“This isn’t a request.”
Cold mockery flickered in his eyes.
“Face the consequences if you continue.”
I stopped, meeting his icy stare:
“Brother, if your precious Sarah can’t win against me after twelve years of training…
“She truly is worthless ”
Days before the healing trials, Daniel found me.
“Love”
“I was wrong before. But you’ve blocked our mate bond, won’t let me near you.”
“I don’t understand what changed. Did you misunderstand something? Or…” his voice cracked, “find another mate?
Pain laced his words:
“You promised I’d always be your only one.”
