Chapter 9

*Ali POV*

Frowning in the mirror I reach over to the counter top and put my necklace back on. I have always hated jewelry and I often have begged Samuel for an amulet like the male guardians. Their rings are large and gaudy and each one matches their personality. Mine is 3 dainty metal chains twisted together with a circular moon locket. Inside the moon locket resides seeds of a moon flower. The necklace has many qualities to help protect me. For one it's my mate deterrent.

I am bound by an oath to not find my mate until I am released from servitude. Taking the oath meant my ability to sniff out my mate was now suppressed. This is to keep me from leaving the heat of battle to protect someone that is not my charge. The one I am protecting must always be my first priority even over my own preservation. This is nearly impossible with the mate bond in place.

The necklace I have is a scent suppressor, meaning my own mate is incapable of smelling me when I am near.