LEILANI
I stared at Aesir in complete silence for more than a minute while I tried to process what he’d said. Rejecting him, untethering our bond? Did he realise how almost impossible that was?
Rejection wasn’t something we could do at will. It took a lot of preparation, both mentally and physically. And it was difficult to find an elder priestess or priest willing to perform the thread-cutting ritual.
And what brought about that thought process? Wasn’t he trying to earn my forgiveness a few weeks back, and now he wants what?
“Do not ask me unnecessary questions, Aesir, if you already have your mind made up on what you intend to do moving forward.” I snatched my hand from his hold, taking a step away from him.
“I’m not… I don’t have my mind made up…”
“Then what was the point of that
