Chapter 118 Preparations For The War

• Kenneth’s POV
• The tension in the room was so thick it felt as though the air itself had weight. Mating bonds were beautiful, powerful, and sacred—but moments like these reminded me that they were also terrifying. Destiny chose, yes, but parents still had their own expectations. Watching Tom stand before Nelly’s parents with his shoulders squared but his hands slightly trembling… it made even my chest tighten.
• We all held our breath, waiting.