There were ten more successful bondings that took place before it was our turn and I extended my arm again for Tia as we waited to be announced.
“And now for our final couple, Tia Malone and Ryder Grey,” Elder Cliff said and applause broke out. Chase and Melissa were now seated close together at our table and I swear Chase was clapping the loudest.
We made our way onto the stage and Tia beamed as everyone looked at us. I felt slightly nervous and Abeloth was restless about being let out, but I couldn’t do it yet. He had to be patient until we eventually got home before he could separate from me.
“Do you, Tia Malone, accept Ryder Grey as your bonded half? Do you vow to remain faithful to him and to your bond? Do you accept the placing of his mark on your neck tonight?” Elder Michael aske
