Amber’s POV
“Uh…” I said, stumbling over not just my words, but also my thoughts. I looked at Julian for help out of this, but he was staring at me too, like he was waiting for my answer even more than Rafael was.
Doing the only thing I could really think to do, I stumbled forward, sharing as much as I could about my heart in this moment, even if it was ugly and uncertain, full of emotions and feelings that were impossible to name.
“I… we…” This was difficult. I took a break and a breather, then tried again. “Julian and are a still married but we’ve been separated for some time. A divorce may be possible soon, as well as a split of the mating bond.”
Julian paled.
Rafael tilted his head ever so slightly to the side, considering the words.
In a moment of silence, I lowered my head, thi
