Capítulo 125: Mate Bond

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CHAPTER 125

~ Zara's POV ~

"Aira?" Andrew asked, waiting for me to say the words out. 

Sighing, I resigned herself to speak further. "She seemed shaken when she left with Tempest."

Andrew sighed, running a hand through his hair. "The mate bond complicates things. For everyone."

My brows furrowed. "Even you?"

Andrew met my gaze, his smile softening. "Not in the way you might think. But watching someone you care about struggle—whether it's Zade or Aira—has its weight."

I studied him for a moment, sensing there was more he wasn't saying. Before I could press further, a familiar presence filled the space beside me.

"Zara."

I turned to find Snow standing there, his sharp gaze cutting briefly to Andrew before settling on me. His hand rested lightly on the small of my back in a possessive gesture.

"Snow," Andrew greeted smoothly, his tone friendly but carrying an undercurrent I couldn't quite place.