Ivy confirmed what Esmeralda and I suspected. Her life could be at risk, and I couldn’t find a way to convince her to accept my mark. I knew that we needed to mate for the curse to be broken, and it could be too soon for that. But time was catching up with us, so we needed to decide quickly. It seemed that Ivy caught my restlessness because she caught my hand. The sparks instantly calmed me down, letting a sensation of calmness wash over me. I loved how the mate bond worked; it was one of the best things I have ever experienced. “Kaid, we need to talk; I know that what happened shows that time is catching up. But for me to give us a chance, I need you to understand me, and I understand you.” I agreed with her completely. Talking is the only way to solve problems. It wasn’t a strong asp