Amber's POV
"Alex was the wake-up call I needed. Too bad that wake-up call ended in a nightmare."
Paige rubs my arm. "It'll be okay. Might not feel like it, but it will."
"I'm not sure about that one. It's been a year, but his scent is still the same to me. I think it's some weird punishment where my wolf and I still believe he's our mate, even though the bond is severed."
"That's not how that works."
"Oh, I didn't know. I was just guessing." I look away, embarrassed that I don't know how a freaking rejection works. I probably should've paid more attention in school, but boys were always more interesting.
"Your bond was severed. However, if you can still smell the same scent, that means you're second-chance mates."
I can't stop my jaw from nearly hitting the table. I
