Nikolai’s Pov
This was impossible. I knew she was my mate. But how come she couldn't feel anything? My ears perked up so I could catch the sound of her heartbeat, but it didn’t even jump. Not even once. She just looked fine…
So, I guess I was the only one under the influence of the mate bond.
I could feel it in my bones.
It was as clear as the beat of my own heart. And yet, here she was, denying any connection.
"Are you sure about that?" I asked, my tone dropping, voice roughened by the anger and hurt I was trying to contain.
She glanced away, her jaw tense, and then looked back at me, her expression unreadable. For a moment, I thought I saw a flicker of recognition, but unfortunately, it was just my imagination.
"I'm really sorry, sir, but I don’t think I know you."
My feet got st
