He placed his head on her as he held her close, inhaling her scent deeper into his system. The calming effect it brought him was almost a miracle. It was a feeling he had never experienced before, a strange peace that settled inside him as if something he had been searching for had finally been found.
King Calister clapped his hands as he stood with his wife, both of their faces bright with happiness as they smiled. They already knew what had happened between their youngest son and Elara, and the happiness on their faces was impossible to hide.
The mate bond.The blessing everyone hoped to receive.
And it happened during the bonding solstice.
But suddenly, it was like whatever mating spell that held Enzo and Elara together broke immediately.
The warmth disappeared.
The connection that had been there moments ago felt distant.
Elara moved away from him and looked at Enzo with disgust, completely shocking the young prince.
Enzo stared at her, confused.
