“Mhm-” Annais nodded her head as my story came to an end, her cheeks puffing with unspoken words.
I sigh and look down at my collarbone again. It was red and slightly puffed. It would clearly bruise. Was I really this upset over a bruise? Was this really what bugged me about this whole situation?
“And what is your next move?” Annais asked, her voice low, and maybe a little worried.
“What do you mean?”
“Well, you don’t seem happy with your second chance at finding a mate-” she shrugged her shoulder trying to appear innocent. “Will you reject him as well?” she asked, and right now I wasn’t sure if the worry I stopped in her eyes was for me or for Seth.
My eyes narrow and I cross my arms on my chest.
“Why do I have a feeling you knew about this all along?” I manage to mutter before I
