Seth POV
I enter the room and my father looks worse. His skin is sallow, and he looks frailer than he did just a few days ago. His eyes brighten slightly when they see me. "Seth, have you spoken to your mother?" I take the seat at the side of his bed. I hate that I have no choice but to do this, but I can't watch the deteriorating bond kill him when I can stop it. "I have dad. She refuses to take back her rejection and, before you ask," I can't use my command because she isn't weak dad."
"In fact, she looks like the fractured bond hasn't affected her at all. I'm worried about you, dad. You are not fairing nearly as well. The pack doctor said that if you don't accept the rejection, he doesn't think you'll last another week. Dad, as much as I hate that I listened to your bulls*t, I don't
