The woman’s face lights up, her smile widening. “Oh, you’ll know,” she replies. “It’s unlike anything you’ve ever felt. The pull is undeniable. Intense. Like a fire that spreads across dry grass on a windy day. It’s unstoppable.” The man nods in agreement. “And the more you make contact with your mate, the stronger the bond becomes. You’ll be inseparable. Thinking alike.” The woman nudges him playfully. “Thinking alike? You’ll hear each other’s thoughts. Feel each other’s emotions. You’ll know if your mate is in danger or sad, even, without them uttering a word.” The man grins. “It’s pretty handy, actually. You’ll know when she’s upset before you even see her. Saves you from saying the wrong thing at the wrong time.” The woman laughs, her eyes shining. “And it’s the little things, too.

