Christian's body stilled instantly at Keane's words. He did not even hurt Keane or fight back with him. As soon as the words were out of Keane's mouth, my heart started beating so hard, I thought I was going to die. I was afraid. And I was hurt. Because if Keane' mission was complete, it meant there was no more need left of me in Christian's life. It meant his and mine separation. My eyes went to look at him, hoping to see a sign of disapproval or assurance or anything that would stop the hurt that I was feeling. Anything that would stop the pain that was choking me to death. But he was not looking at me. He was looking at something on Keane's neck. "She marked you?" He asked suddenly. Keane moved his head away for a minuted but then answered, "Yeah." Christian face was complete

