[ selkies always dreamed big dreams of falling in love and finding the true bondmate, something akin to soulmates but so much deeper at the same time. For a second, Kai believed he found his and would finally make sense in the grander scheme of things but he hadn't. With Neve's reaction, not by a long shot.

Staring at his hands, he shook his head. ]

You wouldn't have felt drawn to the pelt if you loved someone already, you wouldn't have even seen it.

[ What a terrible thing. ]

I'm sorry. I'll try to find something. I'll go and leave you alone for now.