“You assumed I’d want to be bonded to you, because who wouldn’t want the splendid Mikhail half inside them for the rest of their days?” Typical fucking angels. “What’s an eternity with a guardian angel sharing my soul, right? Surely anyone would want such an honor?” He liked how his words were slicing pieces of Mikhail’s haughty face. “Well, I’m not anyone.” “No, you’re not.” His deep voice rumbled. “You stole my choice.” “Yes, I did.” “You should have let me die.”

