Bethany POV
While we were snuggling on the couch, Carly's wary voice came through my mind link with her saying, 'Bethany, the mark you gave Darren disappeared. What's going on?'
'I couldn't deal with the pain he was causing me, so I let my other mate mark me,' I quickly responded.
'Oh my Goddess, you found your other mate, and you didn't tell me sooner?' she immediately gushed through the mind link.
'Sorry, Carly. With everything going on, I've been a little distracted,' I solemnly replied.
'It's okay, Bethany. I totally understand. How is everybody holding up in your family?' she anxiously asked with concern.
I was quick to reply, 'They are handling everything better than I expected. James came back to my mate's pack with me, and Andre went with our mum
