Chapter 87

*BRIANNE’S POV*

The pain from the mark pulsed again, more intense this time. It shot through me, making it hard to breathe. I fought the urge to scream from the sheer intensity of it. The bond was merciless. If Jordyn didn’t reject me formally, this torment would continue forever. I couldn’t live like this, constantly tied to someone who might never be mine again.

Despite everything, my eyes searched for his once more, desperate for any sign that he might feel the same pull. But Jordyn remained distant, his gaze fixed ahead, his demeanor cold and impenetrable. It was as if he had put up walls so high I could no longer reach him, no longer touch the person I had once known.

I bit my lip, forcing back the tears that threatened to spill. I had to get through this training session, had to keep my composure in front of everyone. But inside, I was crumbling. Every step Jordyn took with Amelia by his side felt like another crack forming in my heart.

The bond was still there, pulling at me wi