Author's note: This is from Sergio's point of view
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I felt ridiculous while getting ready for the ceremony. Why did I shave cleanly? I showered twice and used my new hair gel like I'm going on an important date. I knew that it's stupid, but it's an urge to appear in the best possible in front of the mate... even when one is about to cut the bond by rejecting the mate.
The moment my eyes landed on Calista, I felt my will wavering as the scent of the Moonflower reached my senses. She was more beautiful than I remembered, and the ceremonial outfit only made her more enchanting.
My wolf was whimpering, begging me to change my mind, but there was no other way.
'She doesn't want us.', I told my wolf. 'If we continue like this, it's only a matter of time before this body gives up. We need to cut this bond, even if it kills us. At least, it will be a quick death instead of this torment.'
