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CHAPTER 123
~Aira's POV~
The moment his eyes locked onto mine, I felt it again—that invisible tether pulling me toward him in a strong and unrelenting manner. The mate bond surged within me, undeniable and absolute.
Mate.
The word thundered in my mind, drowning out everything else. I could barely hear Tempest's horrified gasp beside me, but her words pierced through the haze.
"Not again," she said, her voice trembling.
My gaze snapped to her just as her eyes filled with tears, one slipping free to trail down her cheek. My heart shattered as I realized she had put it together too.
"Tempest..." I started, my voice breaking.
