“No way.” Kevin made a distrustful face and folded his arms. His stance changed to a defensive one. “I don't believe it. I mean, I wouldn't even if I see it.”

I brushed a hand on my stubbled chin and lifted my shoulders with a brimming smile. Damn, I had to shave.

“Believe it or not, it happened.”

“So, in just a matter of minutes, your mate spoke a whole word, while Eve had been teaching her about everything possible for nearly two weeks, and she had no progress? Damn, don't tell me this mate bond is bullshit.” He scratched his head and straightened on the chair.

I looked at...