After about an hour of having a conversation with my newly found mother, I start to feel overwhelmed and subconsciously reach for my mates' hand. He automatically realized what was going on and told everyone I needed rest. They said their goodbyes and Gamma Sam said he would show my mother to her room. I said thank you, and they left.
"Thank you for everything," I say to my mate.
"How are you dealing with all of this?" He asked, and I shrugged my shoulders.
"It's a lot. I always thought my parents abandoned me, That they thought I was a mistake, a burden, and worthless," I say. "That's what my ex-mate told me, Or fake mate, as Dosha puts it."
"He was an i***t!" He and Dosha say at the same time, making me burst out laughing.
"What's so funny?" He asked, sounding very curious.
"You an
