Chapter 397: The verdict (part 2) – Noctavian's POV

"I can't recall precisely what happened. All I remember is that I experienced relentless hallucinations of her throughout the night. It was different, not me in her dreams, but her here, on this mountain... By the next morning, my wounds had transformed into their current state."

Pity rarely found its way into Noctavian's heart, especially not for the man currently struggling to maintain a place on his list.

No, he's still on trial. I need more information before making a decision.

"That's it!" Egon raised his hands in the air, surrendering before he slowly let them drop to his sides, "I had a strong feeling that one day she would move on, and that day arrived. She would no longer draw me into her dreams because she wouldn't sense my need for her as before. Her eyes would no longer find me hidden in the shadows. I ended up losing in my own game."

"Is this the reason you never returned? Because she would no longer share the mate bond with you?"