chapter 45

Everly I wasn't expecting the answer I received from the doctor; I wasn't even aware the bond could be damaged. Sure, I was used to the pain, but to know he hurt our bond? Nothing about the bond felt weaker to me. I still feel for Valen despite not wanting to—still crave him despite hating everything about him. I just want to go home and snuggle my son, smell his scent, and let him soothe my racing mind. Yet, the way Valen is looking at me, I can see his fear clearly etched onto his face; can see how much the doctor's words scared him as he presses his face into my neck. Valen finally understands the weight of his actions, and I can tell the burden is heavy for him to carry. His grip on my arms is tight, like he thinks I’m about to drop dead before his eyes. My heart twists painfully in my chest with the way his voice cracks as he speaks. “You want me to beg? I will fucking beg,” Valen tells me before dropping to his knees. He clutches my legs, and if the wall wasn't behind me, I would