Zylon,  

It has now been three days since our mate chose to accept the bond we share, and I couldn't be happier. However, she has been sulking ever since we disagreed about her having a personal bodyguard. 

We anticipated her resistance; it's in her nature. It pains me to see her unhappy when all I want is to shield her from harm. I hope she soon realizes that what we are doing is not to control her but to keep her safe.

I went to her bedroom to knock, but she didn't open the door. She has been avoiding both me and Hayes. When we see her at training, she...