Aysel POV
The words I said to Connor kept on resounding in my ears, the look in his eyes.
He looked so hurt. Even though he tried to mask it and tried to act nonchalant, I saw clearly how he was affected by the denial of having your mate not recognize you. It was really heartbreaking. It felt as if someone was ripping out your heart.
He knew I was lying.
My mouth was saying something else, but my body was reacting differently to his touch. He looked so confused when I denied feeling any bond with him. I know he wanted to argue with me, but he also knew that it wasn't the right place.
The last thing I needed was to get unusual attention because I found my mate. Everyone thought that Gerald was my mate. We were so in love a few years back, I was even convinced at one point that he was m
