Chloe is highly aware of the mate bond, how it can feel like, what it can make one do. She wondered if Bruce is like that. Doing things for her because of the mate bond. Then what if one day he falls in love with another and leave her like Marcus did, she would be heartbroken. What if the best way is to not start at all? Bruce is back from sending Merlin off. He came back to Chloe immediately. They both stood looking at each other. All the things that Chloe initially wanted to say had flown out of her mind. She desperately wants his touch, his hug. But she is shy and nervous. Meanwhile, Bruce is careful towards Chloe. She hasn’t accepted him and he is scared of getting rejected. “Thanks… I needed that. It has been a really long time since I last saw Merlin. How did you know… ?” Chloe was

