Elara's POV I have had a lot to think about since my last conversation with Bella. I know that my situation is not ideal, but right now, the best thing I can do for myself is to stop stressing about the mating bond, because there isn't anything I can do about it. I hate how other werewolves can just reject the bond and move on with their lives, while I can choose to ignore it, I cannot sever the bond, the only way for that to happen is if one of us dies first. I am not ready to die and I don't think Zane is either. I just have to remember why I am with Corbin. I will admit that at first it was only out of duty and a sense of gratitude, I wanted to repay the kindness he showed when he jumped into that river and saved me from drowning, even though he could have drowned himself. He di

