Chapter 46

• “Juan has no right to force that of him, but Colton, he needs a shove. He needs to stop obeying everything he commands and fight for his right to choose his mate. The law is on his side in this. Juan oversteps his boundaries all the time, and Colton is so used to toeing the line and obeying that he doesn’t even think he can question it.” Her anger simmers below the surface, yet I feel it vibrating from her as it fuels my own.
• “Juan is forcing him to mark Carmen before the next full moon, even though they’re no longer even dating?” It’s almost a sob as pain slices into my throat and threatens to choke me. Legs give out, and I stumble to the bed nearby to slump down heavily, stunned by the reality of this. “He didn’t tell me.” I heave in some air as the tears wrack my body, and Meadow comes to perch beside me, running her hand down my hair, trying to console me.
• “I think Colton is hoping he can convince him of another way before that time comes. That your gift is enough to show him you’re special.” She soothes quietly.