The connection between mates begins to deteriorate naturally when they're separated by distance.
I disregarded his attempts to communicate, but he persisted through our mental link, demanding, "Respond to me, for heaven's sake!"
When I continued to ignore him, he inquired again, "What's your destination?"
Exhaling heavily, I finally replied, "As far from you as possible!"
Bracing myself for the impending agony, I declared, "I, Zoe Hunter, renounce you, Aaron Jackson!"
Aaron cried out, "No!"
An intense ache engulfed my chest, causing me to grasp it as my eyes welled up with tears.
The discomfort subsided after a short while, and I drifted off to sleep. I didn't regain consciousness until several hours later.
Now, I was making my way to the airport's parking area to locate my brother's vehicle.
A car horn caught my attention, and I turned to see Alec and my mother, Phoebe, standing beside his Mustang.
"Zoe!" Mom exclaimed, extending her arms wide.