When an Anubis male picks a mate and marks her, he imparts a piece of himself onto her. Imprinting is just part of the process that bonds mates together. If I stop now, the mark on Fern's neck will only itch occasionally, especially if I'm nearby. As a human, I don't think it will affect her as strongly. She'll be able to live her life with the freedom she deserves—especially after being married to someone like Chet. But me, on the other hand, will forever be tethered to the beautiful redhead that somehow managed to steal my heart in less than sixty minutes.
