Chapter 17. Mate Bond

Ethan couldn’t focus as he felt a sharp pain on his left side. Resisting the urge to yelp, he wondered, ‘What the hell was that?’ As the pain subsided, thoughts of Kasia flooded his mind. Was this connected to her somehow?

Quickly opening a telepathic link with Janet, Ethan’s attempt to speak was abruptly interrupted. Janet lashed out at him. “As your advisor, I should be made aware of everything, yes?” she said.

“Yes, Janet, what’s...” Ethan began.

“So, why wasn’t I informed that Kasia is not a normal human? Is she even human?” Janet questioned.

“She’s human. What’s happening?” Ethan answered.

“She fought Aimee and won,” Janet explained.

“No, that’s impossible,” Ethan protested. “Are you sure that’s what happened?”

“Tell that to Aimee. They were the only two in the restroom. I intervened before it escalated, but you can see for yourself. I am sure she is on her way to complain to you,” Janet explained.

Without warning, the heavy doors