CHAPTER 53 My Decision is Final

　　"This is a problem. I thought doctors had found a way to keep this from happening," Garrett said, his voice filled with concern and a touch of frustration. The days when heat cycles would throw the whole were community into chaos were before him, but the stories of bloodshed and turmoil still echoed in his mind. The mere thought of Lily causing such a disruption made him uncomfortable.

　　'She is a rejected and unmated female that you keep overstimulating. It was bound to happen," Berric replied, his tone matter of fact.

　　'This is your fault as well,' Garrett responded, a hint of defensiveness creeping into his voice.

　　'If you had allowed me to mark her or marked her yourself, we wouldn't be facing this situation,' Berric retorted.

　　'You're right, but you also know it wouldn't be right to mark her now. We made that decision together,' Garrett said, the weight of responsibility heavy on his shoulders. 'Regardless of the reasons, we need to find a solution. We can't afford to let thi