Chapter40:

"Y...you and Jasmine kissed?" Kent stuttered, unable to believe his ears. He stared at Nicolai for a while, his expression unreadable, then he burst into laughter. Nicolai looked at him, confused. "What's so funny?" He asked, a hint of annoyance in his voice. "Come on." Kent said, struggling to hold back his laughter. "I thought you said you weren't going to accept the mate bond, and you two will just be good friends, so what happened?" He asked. "See, Nick. I knew you couldn't resist the mate bond, so why don't you just accept it and be with her." "Because I can't!" Nicolai replied with gritted teeth. "I already told you. What happened between us was a mistake, I...it's just the mate bond pulling us together, and that's why it happened. I never meant to kiss her." Kent heaved a deep breath, getting serious. "Are you sure about that? Are you sure that it's just the mate bond pulling you two together? Are you sure you don't—" "I don't." Nicolai cut him off. "And don't you even dare comp