chapter 23(2)

Shame washes over me. Shit, why did I say that? I am always careful with my words and make sure not to get his hopes up because we both know it never goes there. Sierra growls at my backtracking on my words. “It’s fine, never mind,” I tell him and quickly dart off toward the bathroom. “Why are you running from him?” Sierra growls at me, clearly annoyed. “Because I just made a fool of myself,” I tell her as I turn the shower on when I hear the front door open and close and I let out a breath. “For wanting your mate, hardly,” she snaps. We hardly speak anymore, and I know it’s because she wants to complete the bond. The bond is complete, but she insists it will be stronger if we mate, yet I never can go through with it, and Andrei never pushes me for more. I am more comfortable touching him now, so I suppose that’s good. “Please don’t start.” I plead with her. “We are supposed to mate, Sage. Donnie and I aren’t bonded until you do. You and Andrei are connected, we aren’t. Never in all of