-Virginia's P. O. V.- That's bad. Really, really bad outcome. I hate to admit that I'm failing this whole Mate thing. The fact Kein somehow didn't make a big fuss about the month of not telling him was a miracle, but after that I keep on spiraling down the list right to the position of the worst Mate possible. I shouldn't have left his side knowing how little time we have left. I should have watched over him and stand by his side, not run away with Valkyrie to scheme a bit more. What was I thinking? I should have sent her alone to talk with Johanna, not that my presence changed anything meaningful, aside from the fact I saw the shrewd witch in a different light. Oh My Goddess! Even Jojo is a better Mate than I am, and she can't even feel the bond and pull or anything aside from normal

