Money always talks

Rose closed her eyes, then opened them again, rubbing them repeatedly. She yawned, feeling drowsy.

Mr. Kelvin, seated beside her, kept glancing at her. Every time Rose rubbed her eyes to clear away the exhaustion, he seemed to notice.

Why was she feeling this way?

Rose laughed mockingly in her mind.

She had promised herself never to have anything to do with Rolan again. Though he came around from time to time, she kept her distance and avoided getting involved with him.

The heat that had overwhelmed her that day was only the beginning. It struck again, even harder. She struggled against Rolan, refusing to give in. She endured the unbearable pull of the mate bond, no matter how painful it was. In the end, she and Yuna had cried in the bathroom, the unresolved heat causing unbearable pain.

That was why she looked so drained these days. She had just dropped Tobi off at school after showering him with kisses.