Penelope
I close my eyes, the mate bond pain settling into a dull ache now that I'm not actively fighting it.
I meet Mia's curious glance and consider telling her the truth, tell her that i found my fated mate.
But what if she wants to know more, know who this mate is? That's not something I am letting out of the bag soon.
Mia mistakes my silence for reluctance.
“ I know everyone has their secrets, you don't need to tell me. I know my place./” She says in a small voice.
I take her hand in mine.
“ Mia, between the two of us, we don't have to consider that so-called place.
You are my friend, that is not going to change anytime.” I assure her.
In my heart, she holds a better place than those so called family who don't care about my wellbeing.
“ The bond is…something complicated an
