CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED & TWENTY NINE


    Talia’s POV


    Maggie’s eyes widened before she began blushing. She looked away and said, “I wouldn’t call him my mate just yet.”


    “I knew it!” De eximed. “So, that’s why you werete.”


    Maggie nodded as she nervously twisted her fingers in front of her. “Yes, but I promise it won’t happen again.”


    “We don’t care about all that. Who is he?” De said.


    “What is his name? What is his rank?” I asked.


    De leaned forward slightly. “Bring him over. We want to see the man that has captured your heart.” I nudged De in the side for being sarcastic.


    Maggie’s cheeks flushed deeper. “He’s just an ordinary warrior. He is busy working on the wall right now.”


    “That’s fine,” De replied. “We just want to see him.”


    “I’m not…I’m not ready to introduce him,” Maggie said quickly. “Maybe once the wall has been built.”


    I studied her expression. She looked nervous but happy. This was not my reaction when I met my fated mate.


    “Is he your fated mate?” I asked.


    Maggie shook her head and said, “No.”


    “What do you mean?” De asked in confusion.


    “We aren’t fated mates,” Maggie exined. “But we’ve decided to take things slow. We n to mark each other at the next full moon.”


    “If that is your definition of taking it slow, I would hate to see what you thought rushing was,” De said.


    For a moment, I did not speak.


    Among werewolves, even those who were not fated mates could establish a bond. It was not unheard of. Still, I felt bad for Maggie. This was her second time attempting to tie herself to a man that wasn’t her mate. Was she that starved of love?


    “It’s your choice,” I said carefully. “But why not wait until you can find your fated mate?”


    Maggie lifted her head slightly with a bitter smile. “I’m twenty, Luna,” she said. “I grew up here, but I haven’t found my fated mate. I don’t believe he’s in Bloodmoon.”


    De crossed her arms. “That doesn’t mean he doesn’t exist nor does it mean you just give up.”


    “I know,” Maggie replied. “But I don’t want to wait for someone who may nevere.” She hesitated before continuing. “He was rejected by his fated mate… and he loves me now.” 1


    I felt my stomach tighten slightly. So, they were both starved of love.


    “And you think you’re a good match?” I asked.


    “Yes,” Maggie said without hesitation. “We understand each other.”


    There was no doubt in her voice, but I doubted it. This was infatuation at best, but who was I to tell her what to do?


    “You seem certain,” I said.


    “I am,” she replied, a faint blush coloring her cheeks.


    De nced at me but did not interrupt.


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    Maggie’s expression softened. “If I can, I want to bring him to see you after the next full moon. I’d like your blessing, Luna.”


    “This is good. She will no longer be a threat to us,’ my wolf said.


    If Maggie hade to this decision on her own, there would be no reason for me to interfere in her life.


    “I will meet him,” I said. “And if he treats you well, you’ll have my blessing.”


    Relief spread across Maggie’s face. “Thank you, Luna.”


    De gave her a look. “You’d better have chosen well. We don’t need any additional drama because of you.”


    “I promise I did,” Maggie replied quietly.


    We did not press her further. Maggie excused herself to return to her duties.


    After she left, De looked at me and shook her head, “You care too much about someone you really shouldn’t care about.”


    “I just want to make sure she’s okay.”


    “No, you’re pitying her,” De corrected. “She’s an adult. She will have to live with the consequences of her decisions. Your interfering only dys the inevitable.”


    I did not answer.


    Later that evening, when Nn returned from his duties, I told him while he was undressing to shower.


    “Maggie found a mate,” I said.


    He paused. “She did?”


    “Yes.”


    Nn smiled and said, “That’s good. I am happy for her.”


    “They aren’t fated mates though,” I added. “But she has pretty much decided to be his mate.”


    Nn’s brow furrowed. “What? Who is he?”


    “A warrior in Bloodmoon.”


    Nn frowned slightly. “Which one?”


    I shrugged. “I didn’t ask for a name.”


    “I should talk with her,” Nn suggested, his voice dropping an octave.


    “For what?” I asked.


    “To find out more about this mystery wolf,” Nn replied.


    “She already made her decision.”


    “That doesn’t mean I shouldn’t know more.”


    I stepped closer. “Nn, she’s not a child.”


    “She’s the head maid and works in the Alpha’s residence,” Nn argued. “If someone intends to mark her, I need to know who She shouldn’t make a rushed decision-”


    “She looked happy,” I said, interrupting him gently. “We should respect her choice.”


    Nn hesitated, the worry still etched deep in his expression.


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    “She asked for my blessing after the next full moon,” I continued. “She is not hiding it from you if that’s what you’re thinking.”


    “Fine. But when we do meet him, I’ll make it clear that if he hurts her, he’ll have to deal with me.”


    I raised a brow, a yful smirk tugging at my lips. “You sound overprotective.”


    “It’s not what you think. I see her as a sister and you know how gullible she is.”


    “I know,” I said lightly. “I only meant that you’ll make a strict father one day.” I said andughed.


    Nn’s worried expression shifted to a smirk. “A father?” he repeated.


    “Yes,” I nodded.


    Nn stepped into my space, wrapping his arms around me and guiding me toward the bed with effortless strength. “I look forward to it.”


    “What are you doing? Aren’t you supposed to be showering?” I asked as heid me back onto the bed.


    Nn leaned down, his kiss searing against my skin. “The shower can wait,” he murmured against my lips. “I can’t wait to be a father.”


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