MAEVE'S POV
"Ivan and I are not resisting the ritual," I said, rising to our defense. Even though it felt strange vouching for Ivan's intentions, I still felt inclined to do it. "It's just like the priest said—the ritual is still missing some important parts. Once Revierrie figures it out, the ritual is bound to work."
"Or maybe—" Francis drawled stubbornly, "the Moon Goddess values your bond and doesn't want you to break it."
"And why would Selene feel that way?"
"Because there's a great possibility that you and Ivan could still be together. This time around, it would definitely be better between you two. All you need to do is give it a chance."
"No," I countered firmly. "I refuse to talk about this any further. I'm sorry to disappoint you, Francis, but there's no way Ivan and I are ever getting back together. He made his bed with Serena five years ago, and now he has to lie in it."
