“How are these new expectations working out?” Axel asked, the sarcasm thick as he came to Theon’s side. Theon shot him a bland look. “It’s only for a bit. Just until she accepts the bond,” he insisted as he watched Luka and Tessa disappear around a corner. “And if she doesn’t accept the Source bond?” “She will.” “When? After you’ve shaped her into—” “Axel,” Theon interrupted, rounding on his brother. “I am doing the best I can with a situation none of us anticipated, and something neither you nor Luka seem to understand.” Axel shoved his hands into his pockets, the muscle ticking in his jaw a
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