"Well?" Mother tilted Her head, looking at me intently. "Is it a deal?"

I bit my lower lip. "I am... not sure yet, Mother..."

I hated the feeling that Desmond would be matched with another woman as his mate. Even though I sometimes wanted to get rid of our mate bond, I didn't have the heart to ruin it.

My heart still belonged to that man who was my cinnamon.

"Alright. I am certain that you do not like it." She chuckled. She looked so amused which earned me a frown. "My, my... Don't sulk, darling."

"You always like to tease us, Mother..." Even so, I was still grateful that...