chapter 98

Rhys' POV

I felt the sharp sting as I bit into Mara's neck. Her blood flowed into me, and with each pulse, I could feel a change. The pain in my side started to dull, the poison slowly being pushed back. It was incredible how her blood worked its magic, and I could sense my strength returning.

As the blood mingled with mine, something else stirred within me at first I didn't understand but as I continued I could tell… It was the mate bond.

I hadn’t felt it clearly before, but now it was unmistakable. Mara was my second chance mate.

I could now feel her emotions and thoughts in a way I hadn’t before. It was as if a fog had lifted, and I could see everything with new clarity. I realized I had marked her my heart ached with the realization that I should have done this long ago. I should have embraced this bond sooner instead of pushing her away.

The seer worked swiftly beside me, her focus on extracting the poison from my body. She used a syringe to pull the toxic substance from my vei