Third Person's POVFred pulled up just in time, his heart racing at the sight. "Cassian, let it go! The broken mating bond is eating you alive. If you keep pushing, your body is going to give out!"Cassian violently shoved Fred's hand away, the blood-red tint in his eyes nearly overflowing.He let out a sound that was half-sob, half-howl. "I can't wait anymore! It feels like our connection is being sawed apart piece by piece... I need her to say it to my face!"Trista watched his chest heave with every ragged breath. Somewhere deep inside, in a corner she thought she'd locked away forever, she felt a tiny, involuntary twitch of pain.She stayed silent for a moment before turning to the others. "Xander, Fred... just go."Xander understood. If Trista didn't handle this head-on, this spiraling man would stalk her to the grave.He reined in his aura, gave her a quiet, knowing look, and drove off with Fred.The highway fell silent, save for the wind.The moonlight was harsh, stretching the
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