In the end, Caroline didn't do what Jeremy suggested, the girl chose silence with her gaze fixed on her Mate mark. She had known from the start that his Mate mark would be the main obstacle.
But even so, Caroline thought that it wouldn't be a problem, but now the pain was getting worse. His wrists swelled up, creating blue bruises in several places. Lucy looked the most in torment, her inner wolf groaning at the pain she received.
Caroline knew she had crossed the line, yet she still wanted to hold on a little longer. Maybe a week, and she'd see Frey after. But Lucy's pain made her uneasy, thinking she couldn't wait any longer.
His Mate Mark was a curse, she knew that from the start. The Gods were toying with him and also all the burdens she had to bear alone. She can make everyone bear it, but she's not one to pass the responsibility on to someone else.
