Semua Bab Fated by Mistake: Bab 21 - Bab 23

Liam’s POV. The philosophy hall buzzed with low murmurs as students shuffled into their seats. I dropped into mine, toward the back, just as Professor Leven strode in, his chalk in hand and eyes already blazing with the promise of a heated interactive lecture."As we continue our discourse on metaphysical bonds," he began, "let us consider the concept of the mate bond. Is it purely instinctual, or does it echo a deeper, metaphysical connection? What does that bring to mind, Mr. Hawthorne?”Naturally, Zelest was already leaning forward in his seat, his expression sharp. "The bond isn't just instinct. It’s not chemical, nor primal alone. It’s more—something that transcends biology. Dr. Selene Grey in Echoes of The Bond wrote that the mate bond mirrors a perfect connection—beyond what we see, feel, or even understand."The room went still like someone had sucked the air out in a whoosh. Professor Leven blinked before responding, "So you're suggesting there's a spiritual essence to it?

Zelest’s POV. The cold air bit at my skin as we stepped out of Geraldine’s. Liam was heavy and swaying against me, half-drunk and mumbling nonsense into the night. I tightened my grip on his waist just as Carter, one of my friends from the Psych department, stopped in front of us.“You’re leaving already?” he asked, eyes flickering between me and the man swaying beside me like a wounded appendage. “The night’s just getting started.”I offered him a strained smile. “Yeah, not feeling too great.”Carter arched a brow, clearly unconvinced, but nodded anyway. “Alright. Hit me up when you’re free.”“Sure,” I muttered, adjusting Liam who had just giggled into my neck. It almost felt like Liam Moonfang was filled with surprises, provided the circumstances he found himself—a new part of him unraveling with every moment. The walk back to his dorm was slow and chaotic. Liam wouldn’t shut up, and I was beginning to wonder just how many cups of beer he’d actually had.“My wolf likes your voic