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Chapter 22: Dark Turns

Her mind and heart were a scrambled mess. The words swept around her insides, churning, and rolling. They tore her apart and made her whole all at once. The mate bond led you to your perfect partner, she knew that. The Moon Goddess created it for love, but Nora never really believed that. Strong physical attraction? Yes. Meaningful connection? Infatuation? Sure. But love? How could every mated pair be so lucky?

Nora knew if she acknowledged her own feelings, she'd be doomed. If she reciprocated his confession, there would be no going back.

"Do you really?" Nora squeaked.

"I thought it was obvious," Dante replied with a sad smile.

"I—" Nora wanted to say the words. But fear kept them at bay. That fear filled her to the brim. What would become of them?