Unexpected visitor

"What happened?!" Kayden's shocked voice echoed within the room. Only when Knox looked up at him did he realize he even stood and shouted, so he embarrassingly went back to sit. Kayden exhaled loudly to calm his nerves.

He turned to Knox, waiting for his answer.

Knox gulped. He cupped his forehead and sighed in exasperation. Even Athan didn't know about his bond mark, but of all people, he was confiding to his accidental mate's cousin. Since Kayden knew already, Knox decided to tell him everything, omitting a detailed explanation, of course.

"So, it was a failed attempt," Kayden mumbled. He sighed and continued, "That leaves a broken bond which temporarily protects you from predators. I guess it's still working since I can't smell your pheromones at all even when we're this close.

"But that'd be different towards Azrael. That dickhead would probably think you're offering him a bloom again, so if he learns that—