Tenia couldn’t look at the women as they filed out. She couldn’t think about what had just transpired. She had to move on and deal with whatever Alston was about to drop on her. She didn’t flash to the building where his office was located. Tenia found she needed the walk to regain control of her emotions.
As she walked, she felt Skender’s comfort through their bond. It was strange to go from feeling alone to enveloped in love. That was the only way she could describe what it felt like when he used their bond. His words were gentle when she heard them in her mind. “You did what you had to do to protect Torion.”
“Like you did what you had to do to find your true mate?” she challenged.
“It’s not the same.”
“You’re right, because magic was used on you. Why on earth would your memories hav
