Chapter 15

Cole. “Still holding back?” I smirked while Marianne’s claws hesitated to pierce through my neck. I didn’t know why but for some reason, it filled my core with joy. We were struck with the same dilemma. I can’t bring myself to kill her nor can she do the same to me. “You know, for the first time I’m grateful to the moon goddess for this mate bond,” I chirped. “No matter how much you hate me, you just can’t end my life.” “Be careful with your words!” Her grip tightened once again but I chuckled darkly. “Like you’re going to do anything.” She scoffed and tore my cheek with her claws, it didn’t sink deep too much but it stung like hell. “What were you saying again?” She smirked. My breath ceased and my heart almost exploded for a moment. My fingers trembled as I touched the small droplets of blood that snuck out of my cuts. It took me a stare at my blood before realizing this was real. My mate actually dared to hurt me. “You…” I growled but the anger wasn’t forthcoming like I inten