"Tiane!" Noah shouted, his voice echoing with urgency "What’s going on? Where’s Mina?" "Oh, Noah!" Tiane’s panicked tone responded "Mina’s inside with Jamul, but I heard a crash, and she isn’t answering me!" "I told you everything’s fine, Ti. She doesn’t need anyone’s help" Ashton interrupted "Go home, Cooper. Why are you even here?" "I came to see Mina!" "Well, she’s busy!" Ashton replied dismissively. "Mina!" Noah called out, sending chills through me. My emotions stirred once again, and Jamul noticed my distraction. He pulled away from me, disgust evident on his face. "You’ve bonded with him,=" He accused. "What the hell are you talking about?" I retorted, regaining my composure as Noah's voice echoed in her mind. "I haven’t bonded with anyone'' ''He's your mate?'' Jamul continu

