Sofia Dan and Sarah walked back towards his car once we left the restaurant, and I followed them. Devon walked with me with a concerned look on his face. "Are you going to go with them now?" he asked. Was that disappointment in his low voice, or was it just resignation? I shook my head. "No." My response drew my friends' attention and they both looked back at me. Since there weren't any humans nearby, I decided this was as good of a place as any to say what I needed to Say. inhaled, and tried to ignore my nervousness. It was still so hard to speak my mind. "I appreciate both of your support," I began, "But I've already tried to leave him and it wasn't good for either of us. So I've decided I'm going to accept the bond, and that means you two attacking him doesn't help me." I looked di

