Chapter 28. Acceptance

Magnus

I watched without any emotion as Gamel stared at me in surprise. He placed the herbs and book which looked ancient.

“Are you sure about it, Alpha?” He asked, regaining his posture.

“I don’t need to answer to you, do I?” My voice was cold, with my left eyebrows raised.

“Of course not, Alpha.” He replied hastily, shifting nervously in his seat. “I would destroy the other things I have prepared for severing the mate-bond.”

I nodded in response, and exited his abode. As I left Gamel’s home, I felt like a heavy weight has been lifted off my shoulders. The sun shone brightly, almost in correlation with the joy and happiness I was feeling inside.

I can’t believe I wanted to severe the mate-bond, and wanted to hurt an innocent soul like Astrid. I was sure my father would be disappointed in me.

I have also come to realize the mate-bond might bring us close and will lead to attraction, but will never force love on us. I had com