Aleera
Three weeks later,
Darius stayed away from me for weeks. I hardly saw him, and he would swiftly walk off from me when we did happen to cross paths. Even when I had classes with him, he would swap with Lycus. Yet I knew it was bothering my mates. They were bonded to him, and him not being around I could tell, had them on edge.
One thing I am sure of, though, is that Darius was right. Without me marking all of them, their bonds were more attached to Darius, which made me worry, knowing he could order them away from me at any moment, and they would all oblige, except for Kalen. They were drawn to him, their bonds seeking him out like he is their beacon, their life support.
Sitting in one of Darius’ classes, Lycus stands at the front explaining something when Darius walks in. He l
