Glancing over, I found Gwen's expression radiating with happiness, tears streaming down her face.

Confused by both of their responses and fearful of the unknown, Ever asked urgently, "What...what's happening?"

Eyes wide, Gwen whispered, "It's a mate bond."

"What?" Ever asked blankly while I echoed with my own shocked, "What the hell?"

"It feels like the first time I saw you," she giggled softly.

Ever shook his head. "But that's not possible."

"I don't know how to explain it. It just feels that way."

I had no idea what Gwen had actually felt, but I agreed with Ever. I'd never heard of such a thing before.

Refocusing on Hycinth, Gwen...