Seeing the magical token draw his blood, Leon raised an eyebrow, silently acknowledging just how cautious Addison was being. Perhaps she still doubted his true intentions, questioning why he had so forcefully tethered himself to her.
Maybe she suspected he was working with someone trying to infiltrate her territory. Or worse, she feared that someone, upon discovering their accidental mate bond, might try to use him as a pawn to get to her.
In a way, Leon couldn't blame her.
He figured the token must be linked to a master token in Addison's possession, one that allowed her to track his movements and verify his identity at any time. If the token was stolen or misused, it would deactivate instantly. It was, in essence, a surveillance tool, meant to keep him under watch like a potential threat.
And yet… he couldn't bring himself to resent it.
