Kase's POV
I was in a forest, one that looked familiar, with a pond in the middle, which reflected the moon's light.
Did I die? This place was so beautiful that it made me realize I was in my afterlife. I remembered the blade with the moonflower cutting me; there was no way I was alive. I remembered the pain, how I was bleeding out, and the most important face of all.
Aleksi.
At least I found out we were mates before dying. It saddened me, though, so I left her alone as soon as we realized we were mates. How could I be so stupid? Even if Kyral didn't scream 'MATE,' it was obvious—even a blind man could see it.
"You are right; the bond can be obvious, but don't blame yourself; others have made the same mistake," I heard a woman speak from behind, so I turned around and noticed that
