They resumed their journey on a high note, excited to see what lay ahead. Although Aiko was happy for the couple, there was a permanent ache in her heart and her neck throbbed whenever Faris touched her.
He felt her apprehension through the bond while driving the carriage as she perched beside him, covered in a thick blanket.
"Talk to me, Aiko. What's bothering you?" He promptly asked.
She huffed out a frustrated sigh. She didn't want to come off as desperate to her mate.
"Nothing, really. Just the mate bond messing with my head."
His hand went behind her back as he managed the reins with only one. He gently rubbed her arm.
"I understand, it makes you feel incomplete."
"Hmm!" She mournfully nodded, trying to swallow the lump forming in her throat.
Faris's eyes wavered to her while he kept his head straight.
