Chapter 42

The Mother sighed and ran a hand through Carina’s hair. “When the Flight was numbered in their fullest, Souls served in bonded pairs.” The Mother crouched to look Carina in the eye. “The Flight is protected through your sacrifice, but they must now straddle the human realm as well. I offered you the human to serve with you, to be your bondmate, but only you can decide if his actions are forgivable.”

“He does not care for me, my Mother.” Carina felt the pain hit her again as she said the words. “As soon as I was gone from him he kissed the counselor from the seventh district.”

“I do not pretend to understand his motivations, my Carina.” The Mother said, still looking at her with those warm eyes. “He will be summoned and I will ensure that he is worthy of you. If not then I will present you with another match.” The look turned somber, “but I must have you matched with a human to further safeguard the Flight. It is not a sacrifice I would ask of another.”