I was still standing next to Katherine. Her body had stopped trembling but I was still scared out of my mind. Is this what happened to mates? Why? Was there a reason why their lives needed to be bonded like that? All the questions kept racing in my mind as I considered what my future would look like if I were to consider accepting the bond. It was all surreal.
Suddenly, I heard Katherine take in a deep breath and wince. Her eyes were glassy, filled with pain, and her brows were creased together. She looked hurt and confused as if she couldn't recall where she was. Her blue eyes landed on me and eyed my hand on her back.
I quickly pulled away and stiffened. she didn't seem to notice as she sat up and looked around.
"What happened?" she asked in a low whisper. Her eyes turned to me, lo
