“What I'm going to tell you doesn't excuse my actions, it also doesn't mean that you owe me forgiveness or that you have to accept what this is. However, I do hope it gives you a better understanding of some of my actions, some of which were pushing you away and ignoring the bond for two years,” I squeezed her hands in mine, needing all the mental support I can get to do this. “I am going to start by clearing up the misunderstanding about the name Hibba. Hibba is actually a name for you, I've named you since the first day I figured you were my mate…” “But you call me Kitten…” She cuts me off. “Only because I needed to detach myself from the idea of wanting you. From the idea that you and I could be a thing.” I answered quietly, emotions clogging my chest. “Why?” She murmured, giving my