Eliora folded her fingers in her lap. "Last time, you spoke about two types of bonds, the chosen bond and the fated bond."
She lifted her gaze. "I wanted to understand… what exactly makes them different?"
Seer Lorian nodded for her to sit. "Very well. We'll start there."
"A chosen bond is formed when two people fall in love on their own. No destiny. No mark from the Saints. Just two souls who decide to commit for life." Nora answered.
Eliora blinked. "So… like dating in the human world?"
They nodded. "Yes, very similar."
Eliora frowned. "Then why is it called a bond and not just a marriage?"
Seer Elena answered, "Because among beasts, commitment carries magic. Our nature makes everything… stronger."
Eliora leaned forward. "Stronger how?"
Lorian replied calmly, "A mate can sense betrayal."
Eliora's eyes widened. "You can feel it?"
"Yes," Nora said. "The feeling is unmistakable."
Eliora swallowed.
