" The universe does not carry debts. It always returns back, to you what you gave it." - Drishti Bablani
Miriam P.O.V.
Something about how he answered my question or, more importantly, didn't answer my question didn't sit well with me. I tossed and turned all night. A part of me wanted to go play Nancy Drew, but I refused. He was no longer my mate or my problem. I needed to act like it. Besides, everything done in the dark will come to the light of day.
A few days later, I was walking along the border with Alpha Kevin for our after-dinner stroll. We were only like fifteen minutes in. When he stopped suddenly, and said the eight words that shattered what hope remained in my heart and for our matebond.
"I have to give Elise a temporary mark. She's dying, Miriam. Her body isn't handling c
