-Joseph- Fuck. Fuck. Fuck. I’ve ruined my entire relationship with my mate. I forgot about the bond. I didn’t realize Hazel would die, especially not that quickly. Was Cora with her? Did she see it? Fuck. There’s a knock at the door. I ignore it. Another knock. I think it’s another knock. I can barely hear it over the sound of Cora screaming as she beats on the bathroom door. Fuck. I can smell Frank, so I open the bedroom door. He doesn’t look at me with judgment. He doesn’t look past me toward the sound of my screaming mate. He looks me straight in the eyes. “We believe the prince is hungry. He’s been crying for some time.” I blink a few times, trying to figure out just how long I’ve been in here listening to Cora scream. Her voice has become hoarse, but she’s not q

