Marked for Neither
They saw the burns on my arms and gasped, concern etched on their faces.
"Oh my goodness! What happened? Are you okay?"
"It's fine. I can still attend the training," I said with a small smile.
I didn't say more. I simply followed them onto the plane, quietly taking my seat.
Then, a sharp pang hit my chest.
Instantly, I knew it was the sign that the mate bond had been fully severed.
I gritted my teeth against the pain and pressed my forehead to the window, staring out at the world below.
In my heart, I whispered, 'Joshua, Charlie, we will never meet again.'