REMI POV
I felt him before I even reached the kitchen.
Through the bond. Distant. Faint.
But there.
Anger. Frustration. Need.
The bond pulsed. Pulled.
My body responded immediately. Heat low in my belly. n*****s tightening against my dress.
He's not even HERE, Parrot said. And we're already like this?
"I can't help it. The bond. It's demanding."
The bond pulsed again. Stronger this time. A rush of possessive heat that made my knees weak.
Mine, it seemed to say. You're MINE.
"Yes," I whispered. "Yours. Now get back here so I can show you exactly how much."
"Talking to yourself?"
I jumped. Turned.
Kade stood there. Smirking.
"Is the bond getting worse or—"
A guard appeared in the doorway. "Beta Kade. There's been an incident at the garden. We need you immediately."
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