Gareth stared at his daughter in shock.
“Why would you ask a question like that?” he said instead of answering.
Isabella bit down on her lip and blew out a long breath. She didn't want to reveal that she was anxious that Elliot might find his fated mate and leave her heartbroken one day. Just the thought terrified her and kept her up at night. But she couldn't tell her dad that. He barely tolerated Elliot on her behalf; if he found out she was having doubts about Elliot’s feelings, he would personally put a stop to the wedding.
Instead, she feigned nonchalance and shrugged.
“I'm just interested in how the mating bond works since I've never experienced it. How does it feel when you find your fated mate?” Isabella asked.
Gareth sighed and scrubbed a hand down his face. For a moment, he considered cutting this conversation short and going to bed. But his daughter was asking a simple question.
