Chapter 12. Making a New Friend

Astrid

I trudged through the castle halls, feeling like a prisoner. Magnus had ordered the guards that they made sure I remained within the castle walls like I was going to run off somewhere and never return. Why would that even bug him when he wanted nothing to do with me?

But that was the thing about the bond. You couldn’t be far from your mate as they gave you an amount of sanity. I felt a stinging sensation in my eyes as tears threatened to fall. I was hurt, lonely, and angry. Why was I being punished?

There was definitely no difference with my life back at home except for my mother and sister’s insults but I had managed to live my life there. I was tired. I thought of Magnus, and my heart twisted in pain. He didn’t want me, and now I was stuck here, unable to escape the constant reminder of his rejection.

Needless to say, I was tired and frustrated. I wished I never found him but my heart was strangely full with love for a man who didn’t want me