Chapter 31: Never Sever Our Mate Bond
(Aria's POV)
I nearly stumbled backward when Alexander's hand shot out and grabbed my wrist. His grip was like iron, sending a jolt of pain up my arm.
"Let go of me!" I snapped, trying to yank my arm free.
Alexander's appearance shocked me. His usually immaculate hair was disheveled, dark circles ringed his bloodshot amber eyes, and he somehow looked years older than he had just yesterday.
"How could you leave me with Claire last night?" he demanded, his voice hoarse. "Do you have any idea what—"
He trailed off, his mouth pressing into a thin line. Something flashed in his eyes—anger, desperation, or perhaps both.
"I will never sever our mate bond," he declared suddenly, his tone resolute. "Never."
I stared at him, incredulous. Was he s
