章 135: 135. Ignore the mate bond

Gaia stopped moving a split second only to receive a punch from Dmitri that sent her staggering back and whimpering at the unforeseen blow. She was only distracted because she could feel that her mate was in pain and discomfort but that was the opportunity that the vampire needed to get the advantage. 

He attacked her continuously while she dodged. Her mind and focus were divided and got rewarded with a series of continuous attacks. 

Thorny vined spirited from the ground and held Dmitri's ankles and snaking its way upward, wrapping itself around him and keeping him immobilized ["Mate,"] She called through the link. 

["Gaia, I am fine, you don't have to worry."] Darren said through the link. He was still holding on and standing on his feet even when he felt like hell. The poison from tie Abominations on his skin had almost spread to every inch of his body. His neck had root-like veins in black and purple color stretching and inching for his face.