Max's POV:
I start the lecture, not at all focused on what I am doing. Jack is anxious, pacing in my head.
Why are we doing this? We need to go!
I can feel an array of emotions emanating through our bond. Normally, it wouldn't be so strong before we have marked each other, but she must be furious and distraught because I can feel little waves of anger and sadness, lapping at me like waves on a shore.
She needs us. She needs to know we wouldn't do that.
I know, but I can't go now. Maybe some time will help.
Do you know her at all? She will spiral!
I fumble my way through the lecture but my head is starting to hurt with my internal struggle with Jack.
Alright!
I set them some independent reading to do so I can leave twenty minutes earlier than I should. I get straight into the c
