The semester found its rhythm quickly. Our class became popular, with students often staying after to ask questions or share their own experiences. We talked about rejection, acceptance, the difference between a bond and actual love.We held nothing back."My parents are mates," a boy said during week three. "But they hate each other. They stay together because of the bond, but there's no love there. Is that normal?""More common than people want to admit," I said. "A bond creates a connection, but it doesn't automatically create compatibility or affection. That takes work.""So bonds can fail?""Bonds don't fail. Relationships do." Ben leaned forward. "The bond is just a foundation. What you build on it is up to you."The girl from the back, who we'd learned was named Sophie, finally spoke up in week four. "What if your mate rejects you? How do you survive that?"The classroom went silent. Every eye turned to me.I took a breath. "You survive by remembering that rejection isn't about
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