AMANDA'S POV
I couldn't believe my ears. I was nearly an adult. I knew exactly what he was threatening.
Not in a million years would I have imagined that Donovan—my best friend—would demand this from me.
If he hadn't rejected our bond. If he were still the boy I'd grown up with. If this were just some twisted game between lovers—maybe then it wouldn't feel so wrong.
But the cold hatred in his eyes told me everything. He just wanted to humiliate me. He really did see me as a slut.
And that truth was what killed me.
"No, Donovan. You can't." My voice came out shaking.
"Why not?" His grip on my throat tightened. "You promised. No questions asked. Or were you lying to me?"
I shook my head quickly. "I never lied to you."
His eyes narrowed. "Then prove it."
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