The burden of the world seemed to press down on me with an unbearable force. A curse, a secret, a transformation - it was too much to comprehend. Umbra's insistent and demanding voice broke through my thoughts. "Go to Jin, Nimue. He's our mate. We need him. We have to. He's our rock. You can't find the mate bond, Nimue. You can not.” The mere thought of facing Jin filled me with dread. How could I reveal my secret to him? The man I was drawn to, the man I yearned for, would he still want me when he knew the truth? Yes, I said it—I was drawn to Jin. Right from the onset, the moment it all started, Jin had always been a constant in my heart. Perhaps, our destinies being entwined was the reason why. Perhaps, not. "But what about the curse?" I whispered to Mom, trying to shake my mind off of Jin, and as much as I hated to admit it… Kieran. "We have to keep it a secret, Mom.” My mother's hand found mine, offering comfort. "Don't worry about that, my dear. I'll handle it. For now
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