Chapter 72

Cyril has been idly meandering through the chilly forest. He came to the realization that this spell would never let him go.

It dawned on him that he would be living out the rest of his days with a lady for whom he harbors no romantic sentiments.

He came to the realization that eventually she would breed his pups.

It dawned on him that despite his best efforts to resist the mate bond, it will eventually overtake him.

Entering the pack house, he stumbled.

"Oh my gosh, you are finally back." With concern in her voice, his mother yelled and rushed up to him.

Her eye bags, which were the result of her lack of sleep, were already black.

"Mom." His tone faltered.

"My baby." She told him while giving him a hug.

For its Alpha, the pack was concerned. How many days have they been peacefully playing and conversing?

The connection allowed them to experience his suffering.

"Hey, man." Luis said, "Coming downstairs." And he was tired. As though the paperwork was his responsibility.

They didn't app