Chapter 198: UNRESOLVED PAIN

Edeline   "Hey, Ede, just do what makes you happy. Honestly, if you decide to let go of being an Oracle for a mate bond, no one will blame you. Take all the time you need. Believe me, a mate bond is not as perfect as people make it out to be. I would gladly trade places with you any day." I managed a chuckle, but my words were heartfelt.   It was truly painful, feeling this way.   That’s why I am running... Going for a long run, to a new place, a new home where I can start fresh.   Mirabelle laughed softly, meeting my gaze again. "Thanks for talking to him. I know you were the one who got him to open up to me..."   Yeah, he would have figured it out eventually. I just nudged him in the right direction. "Mirabelle, there’s something I need to do, and I hope you won’t hold it against me."   She tilted her head slightly, her eyes softening with a casual curiosity. "I was wondering when you’d let me in on it. I had a vision, you know?"   I sighed. Of course, she knew...   I reached into my