Eternal Hug

Maximus' pov:

The time I arrived at the Temple, I realized that it was already too late! Damage has already been done. Adelina apparently has accepted Jacob as her mate and this triggered our Goddess anger as our bond had never been broken. Τhe result was our bond to prevent Adelina to enter in a new one. Even if she had rejected me she couldn't find a new mate. Her initiation day was also a bonding day. That night she was united with me in a sacred ritual under the watchful eye of our Goddess. Through the old vows and psalms our souls have been united until eternity. I did it then as I was not sure if I would finally accept her as my partner. I know now, that what I did was bad and dishonest and I shouldn't have hidden it from Adelina, but then it was the only way to keep my partner by my side.