I crouched so we were at eye level. “This is how it’s going to go.” I clicked my tongue. “We own you.” Click. “As soon as Lothaire finds our mate, we’ll cut the brand from your flesh and sever this bond.” Click. “You won’t interfere with our mate bond forever, and you’ll never know our secrets. Not while I live and breathe.” Instead of cowering like I expected, Arabella sat up, and her eyes shone bright with excitement. “Cutting off the tattoo will sever the bond? Then I’ll cut it now.”
