Alma patted Riley’s hand. “The mate bond is the connecting of two souls to create one. When a mate is lost, it’s like having your soul ripped in half. It causes physical illness too, but a strong wolf can recover eventually. But your soul has endured more damage than most. The abuse you suffered at the hands of your mate goes against the Goddess and against the mate bond. It causes damage, not just to your soul, but his as well. But then the banishment created an additional wound as well. You were sent away from the one place that you should always belong, severing your connection to your pack. It’s honestly a wonder to me that you are even alive.”
“But I never felt sick before I came here? If this wound is causing my illness, why wasn’t I sick before?” Riley asked.
“Because you are figh
