Bryon grew up with the idea that soulmates were to be respected and loved. 

His parents were soulmates. His grandparents were soulmates. As far as he could go in the lineage, all of his ancestors married and mated their soulmates. A soulmate for the Wellington is sacred.

Bryon grew up with the ghost of his soulmate. He learned to love them before even meeting them. 

He learned to look at his mark with fond eyes and hope. As far as he could remember he was taught to love and respect his soulmate. 

He had countless fantasies about them. He had countless plans, countless ideas, and countless thoughts to share.

 He...