“So, you’re still blaming me, aren’t you?”
“Of course, you’ll never deserve forgiveness.” He said, and without another glance, stormed out, slamming the door behind him.
The sharp pain spread through my heart, and darkness engulfed me.
When I woke up, I was back in the hospital.
A familiar figure was seated by my bedside—Caden, Drake’s younger brother and the best man at our wedding.
“How are you feeling?” he asked with concern.
“I’m fine,” I said, forcing a smile as I struggled to sit up.
“How can you say that? The doctors told me you’ve been poisoned by a rare wolfsbane. If they can’t figure it out within a week, your heart will fail!”
“There’s still a week left, isn’t there?” I reassured him.
“Does Drake know? Where is he? When I got home, I saw you passed out on the floor.”
I shook my head.
“No, he left before I fell unconscious, and anyway, he has already severed the mate bond with me. So it doesn’t matter if he knows or not.”
“What? In your condition, severing the mate bond can kill you!” Caden exclaimed angrily. “I’m going to find him!”
“No, please. Don’t!” I stopped him. “I no more want to be an obstacle between him and Aeris.”
“Aeris?! Again?” His brows knitted in anger. She’s the one who…”
“The past doesn’t need to be brought up again, Caden.” I interrupted.
