Chapter 27. For Dear Life

Astrid

I must have cried for hours without stopping but it still felt like it was a minute ago when Anel told me about the cruel plan Magnus had in store for me. How could he want to break off the bond when he knew very well that it would have disastrous impacts on me and could even possibly end my life!

Even if he didn’t feel anything for me, was killing me the best way to show me how unwanted and miserable I was? It hurt so much—worse than how my mother’s harsh treatments had been.

Most times, Magnus behaved like he cared, he gave me attention and some bits of love. He made me feel weak in the knees, his touch agitating the butterflies in my stomach. I felt the connection between us but why didn’t he? Why couldn’t he?

Anel was there the whole time to console me, but it was hard to pull myself together. “You should stop crying, Astrid. I know it hurts but you can’t kill yourself over it.”

I scoffed. “Of course, I can’t! Magnus will do