Seraphina’s pov“Sera, this is the last time I allow you to challenge my authority.” Marcus covered his cheek and walked away coldly.After he left, the entire study seemed to freeze solid.I leaned against the cold door, my body sliding down slowly until I collapsed onto the floor.The hand that had slapped him was trembling uncontrollably now, my palm burning as if it still held the lingering warmth of his skin and the hardness of his bones.The mark on the back of my neck was no longer a brand scorching my soul, but a dull ache—like a rusted nail deeply embedded in my spine, grinding against my nerves with every heartbeat.Our mate bond, the tether once blessed by the Moon Goddess, was now worn to shreds.It still connected us, still transmitted pain, but it could no longer carry love.My whole body hurt as if my ribs were broken—is this how a human feels pain? I clenched my teeth. No matter what, even if it kills me, I am going to break my bond with Marcus.For now, I just need to
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