**Rebh (POV)**
**[Kaarmanet, Academy]**
Saying my life was messed up would be a definite understatement. Ever since our second day at the academy when I found my mate, it has been the most difficult thing to stay away from. Concentrating on anything was difficult and that is why I knew my decision was correct.
It gives me no pleasure in avoiding her but considering everything that’s happening, I thought it was best to keep her away from all this. There was a lot of uncertainty, unknown threats, and most importantly tons of danger. If I was to give in to my instincts, I’d be putting her life on the line too. It’s not easy for me either to control my dragon from going in and claiming her, but I did it to protect her. I avoided her, maybe even hurt her by not acknowledging her many time bu
