Still Alpha Female Ciciane's POV

The wonderful atmosphere between Harad and me has been irreversibly shattered due to the arrival of Eon.

Harad once-vibrant demeanor is now eerily still, his eyes are on alert. I feel an intense inner turmoil in him and that weighs heavily upon my heart. When our dinner is served, we eat without exchanging any words. Though he has chosen my favorite Italian dishes, I'm unable to enjoy them fully.

The blame solely falls on my shoulders. I was well aware that a discussion with Eon regarding our mate bond should have taken place long ago. Yet I continuously postponed it without regard for its significance....