Bryan
The hardwood was marred with scuff marks from constant pacing. My mind was weighing the pros and cons of choosing to bond with Leora. There were so many other things I should be focusing on, but those duties had to wait as I considered this matter.
After sealing the bond, I should have prioritized her happiness, kept her close, and enjoyed building our life together. I had imagined her by my side, reluctant to leave our bedroom, her belly swelling with my pup. When I was with Leora, everything else fell away. Every second in her presence consumed me. Nothing else mattered.
Yet every time I was away from her, I questioned whether she was the better choice for me as a mate.
Something was wrong with me or the bond itself. There had to be a reason Leora hadn't grown stronger since ou
