Eden only depended on the mate bond between Alex and her. Pretty simple plan. Eden let Drake into her mind and hypnotize her. And Alex would keep Eden from sinking too far.
Like a kite, Alex would continue to hold on to the thread of the mate's bond as Eden's thoughts fly high. Alex had to hold her tight and keep their bond unbreakable. It's risky, but opening big things requires big sacrifices.
"You believe me?" Eden grabbed Alex's hand.
"Of course. You believe me too, don't you?"
"Yes, I believe." Eden smiled.
"And I will marry you, Baby!! Really will marry you this time!!" Alex tightened his grip. Eden giggled softly, all of this because Eden postponed their marriage and chose to go to college first.
Eden met Drake who turns out to be a pure-breed vampire. their met unlocks another secret of her life.