Rowan
Stupid, stupid, stupid.
That's what I kept thinking to myself over and over again as I escorted Kendria back to the packhouse in silence. I couldn't figure out what to say to her. I got so caught up in the real-life fantasy playing out between us that I failed her. She told me only a couple days ago that she wanted to wait until marking to go all the way, and here I was stomping all over her wishes the second I got the chance.
She wanted it too you know, Doran said, not easing my guilt at all. And Daria really wanted it.
Not helping. Plus, you know we all need to be ready in order for our bond to be strong, I argued back.
I'm telling you we all wanted it, Doran insisted.
Shut up, there's a difference between the heat of the moment and being truly ready, I retorted, running out
