4 Chapter 4 The day before the bonding ceremony , Ethan couldn't hold it in any longer . He called me . " Sarah , the ceremony schedule … you've confirmed everything , right ?" I hummed a soft " yes " as I packed my bags for Alaska . " Mhm , I've looked over everything ." Ethan sounded relieved . " Good … that's good … " " I'll pick you up tomorrow . " The next day , I put on my ceremonial dress . It wasn't the one Ethan had picked out . 1 heard a car pull up outside , and my phone rang . Ethan's voice was rushed . " Sarah . Kira isn't feeling well . I'm taking her to the medical center now , so I can't pick you up . " " Just go to the ceremony site yourself . It's just a formality anyway . I'll head straight there later ." I replied calmly . " Okay " Ethan paused , as if sensing something was off in my tone . " You're … not mad , are you ? " " No. You go do what you need to do ," The call ended . Ethan let out a sigh of relief and turned to Kira in the passenger seat . " Does it hurt ? Just hang in there , we're almost at the medical center . " Kira's eyes were filled with tears . " I'm so sorry . This is all my fault , making you late to pick up Sarah … " Ethan squeezed her hand reassuringly . " Don't say that . You're hurt . How could I not take care of you ? " But a sense of unease settled in his heart . My attitude had been far too calm . Maybe Sarah has finally come to her senses . She knows she has a place in my heart . After the ceremony , once she has my mark , I'll teach her her place . At the ceremony site in Crescent Bay , California , Ethan's pack had arrived , but not a single member of the bride's pack was there . Ethan arrived with Kira , and his heart sank when he saw the scene . No way … Don't tell me Sarah didn't see that the location was changed …. 20:18 3/2 < 4 Chapter 4 He couldn't bear to imagine it . He tried calling me , but no one answered . He kept checking his watch , his face growing darker by the minute . Finally , my phone connected . Ethan yelled , his voice frayed with anxiety . "Sarah Carter , where are you ? Everyone is waiting ! " I looked at the snowflakes drifting outside the window . " I've been here for a while . " Comment 0 L