#Chapter 259: The Case Study

Ella’s POV “Pardon?” Tony drew his brows together in confusion. “What do you mean by ‘spiritual damage’?” Alexander froze beside me. I could feel his arm tighten around my shoulders, and when I looked up at him, I saw that his face had gone ashen. “Ella, are you sure this is a good—” “I’m just curious,” I said quietly, shrugging. “They’re doctors, Alexander. Maybe they can help us.” Alexander looked uncertain, but he didn’t stop me as I turned back to the doctors and leaned a little closer, lowering my voice so no one could overhear. “A broken mate bond,” I clarified. “Do you think there’s a way to fix something like that?” The two men exchanged curious looks. Finally, Tony said, looking between Alexander and I, “How did this… come about?” “Was your mate bond broken during your rebirth?” Anthony asked. I shook my head. My stomach clenched at the memory of the day it had happened, but I told them the truth anyway. I told the doctors