“You mean…?” I say, my mouth hanging open. “You don’t feel our connection?”
He shakes his head quietly. The others are eyeing us curiously, and I feel my face flushing under their burning gazes.
I feel so many things right now. Disappointment, hurt, anger… relief.
Having that “mate” bond hanging over my head was so much pressure. Perhaps we can just pursue our relationship like a normal couple now?
But then… then there's Robin.
I just want to go find a quiet place and scream at the top of my lungs. This is so frustrating.
Eric’s eyes disconnect with mine and travel over to the table where they connect with Sylvia’s for a moment. I notice a slight look of surprise wash over his face, and I’m sure it’s because of the change in her eyes. But still, it’s enough to make my stomach clenc
