Markus led Barbara to his car.
By now, he was convinced she could feel the mate bond. She probably just didn't know what it was and, in all fairness, he could understand that it must be confusing to a human.
He thought to himself that the only way to approach this situation, was patiently. It would take time.
As he rounded the car and got into the driver's seat, he could smell she wasn't happy.
He didn't start the car but instead looked at her.
"How are you doing?", he asked.
Barbara shot daggers at him. "Great", she replied sarcastically.
"Okayyy", Markus prolonged the vowels, only provoking Barbara to look even more vicious at him.
"Why are you angry at me?" Markus asked. "Just talk to me, Barbara".
She merely stared out the window, arms crossed.
"I don't know what to think,
