Mate bond...

The ritual of mate bond must happen by marking each other.

And Claude decided not to do it as soon as we got married.

Biting my lower lip, I darted my eyes on his back, silently following him behind as we returned to the palace grounds. I wanted to speak with him but it seems he has no mood for that.

"I must go back to my study room," Claude said as soon as we arrived at my chamber.

I looked up to meet his eyes. "Are you alright?" I asked, worried as he remained silent.

He smiled and nodded. "Yes, I am. I'll see you later." There...