113 A Stranger In My Head

Ellis

Susan sauntered into my room, excited about her engagement.

" Thank you, Ellis," She said, holding my hand, and I wondered why she was thanking me. Noticing my, confusion she cleared her throat.

" William gave Patrick an ear full, and we both know it was because of you. Your love for each other and the issue with Emma made Patrick's parents and him realise the mate bond is overrated and we can survive it if it ever happens. " She hugged me tightly, and pressed against my mark I flinched, but there was no pain. Nifrem was serious when he said I had enough essence to put his rot at bay.

I wanted to cry, wondering how long I had before my meat started rotting, and I no longer had an essence to keep it at bay. I dreaded having to feed on people's freshness. I didn't know what it entailed and what would happen to the victims.

" Don't worry darling, you have more than enough essence. People still worship Dinah, therefore there is an unlimited supply of essence for you as her only