I found myself caught between two worlds. Kieran’s presence was overwhelming, his very essence tugging at something deep within me, yet I felt none of the connection he swore existed between us. The mate bond that was supposed to bind us, that tether he felt so strongly, was something I could never fully grasp.
We had just barely escaped the attack by the rogue vampires. My body ached from the rush, my breath still uneven. As I sat against a tree, watching the moonlight filter through the forest canopy, Kieran’s gaze bore into me. His green eyes gleamed with intensity that left no doubt about his feelings. He believed in the mate bond. It was undeniable for him. But I... I felt nothing.
“Are you alright?” Kieran’s deep voice snapped me from my thoughts. He crouched beside me, his hand br
