▒▒ AUTHOR'S POV ▒▒ Colton observed Amelia for a while and noticed that she had been motionless after taking the substance the priestess had given her. He was still confused about what was going on. Adding to his confusion was the fact that after Amelia drank the substance from the priestess, he felt strange—like the bond between him and Amelia was somehow broken. It didn't quite feel like a mate bond break due to rejection, but it was odd; the feeling was beyond what words could explain. This only fueled his confusion, like adding fuel to a burning fire. His mind became restless, and he grew more worried. His inner wolf was also uneasy, as if his mate was in trouble or something of that kind. He felt the urge to go to her side, but he stopped himself, remembering that the two priestesses

