The Mate Bond Ultimatum

SIENNA'S POV

The words tumbled from my lips, hollow and unconvincing. "Ronan and I weren't an item anyway. I'm putting this whole mess behind me."

Ronan's mother's eyes narrowed, her lips pursing into a thin line. Clearly, my weak attempt hadn't satisfied her.

"Well, it isn't that simple, child," she said, her voice dripping with condescension. "The harder you push, the tighter he'll cling."

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