Desperation

Leo's POV

It felt as though time had slowed down as we barrelled through the forest towards home. I knew Kai was trying to reach me through the mindlink as we weaved through the trees, but my mind couldn't process a single word. The anticipation and anxiety over what I was returning to were eating me up inside. Who was my mate? What if it isn't my mate and Kai has gotten my hopes up for nothing? Will I ever get Sky’s arrogant ramblings back in my head if this isn't the mate bond? Although he hasn't retreated into the back of my mind, he has been unusually quiet. He has stayed with me so I can shift and run home, but will not tell me what is to come. Luckily, as he hasn't left me, I am able to sit in the back of my mind and give him control, but as we reach the border, I become aware that he is circling the territory. Although he hasn't slowed at all, he suddenly takes a sharp left, leaving Kai and me confused and flustered.

‘Sky, where exactly are you going?’ I ask, but he doesn't rep