Chapter 33. Results

Stella POV

I needed some time to process everything, so I spent some time alone with Kellan. He mentioned how much he missed me while recovering in the small witch villagng to me now?” Kayden joked, trying to lighten the mood. I attempted to laugh.

“Kayden, about this mate bond—” I sighed. His hand on my shoulder made me look at him, his gaze serious.

“I know what you’re going to say,” Kayden paused, sighing heavily, grief clouding his eyes. “I know you don’t have the same feelings for me as you do for your husband and Damon.” I blinked in surprise, his sad smile and jealous look evident, but then his gaze held a resolve.

“You—you know?” I stuttered.

“I heard you confessing to Damon when I came to fetch you to meet with my uncle and aunt.” He sighed, looking away. “I knew you didn’t feel the same way I do for you,” he said sorrowfully. “Mate bonds are the strongest bonds in the wolf community, but in rare cases, mates don’t follow the f