#Chapter 133: With or Without You

Kadeem’s arms envelop me while I sob into him. "I'm sorry," he says, more than once. His voice is full of pain - my pain. Because that’s how this works. With this stupid marking, he’s trapped us together as mates. Before, he read me like a book. Now, that connection we shared has been dialed up to a screeching, supernatural high. He can feel my emotions and he’ll be able to sense my presence when we’re miles apart. I break loose out of his embrace, trying to keep myself composed, but I’m wrestling with so much all at once. To top it off, I have another big problem: Jack. And how on earth will I keep Kadeem from discovering that? Shit, shit, shit! Kadeem gives me an apprehensive look. The wheels in his head are turning, trying to figure me out as I throw off waves of panicked guilt like echo-location, right to my secret. I bite down on my lip and cast a longing gaze towards the door. I want to run away from all of this. Instead, I hesitate, putting my palm against my for