Chapter 67: Breaking the Bond

Kayleigh

“The fated mate bond can be unhealthy for some. As you know now, I’m very sensitive. I get anxious easily. I get bothered by little things. And when I’m restless or on edge, I become uncontainable. I turn into a crazed and violent person or wolf, whichever takes over. Only John can bring me back to my senses. He is my rock. My center. And the love of my life.” Aunt Bree’s eyes flicker when she describes how much John means to her.

Listening to her makes me think about the alpha heir I left behind. The one who holds my heart. Cillian.

“You were anxious because you were jealous of your fated mate’s wife? I don’t follow.” I ask, hesitantly, not wanting to offend John.

“It may seem that way back then. But I know now, it was my wolf who felt unsettled and betrayed that the man chosen by the Moon Goddess for us was already with family and kids. My wolf wanted the mating mark to complete the mating bond. The mating mark would have helped in centering me, and balancing my emot