CHAPTER 12 “You want to talk about it?” Nort asked Berk. Berk looked at his dad, “Talk about what?” “What it means to be mated to a dragon shifter.” Nort said in words, but the tone had a, “Duh,” in there as well. Shrugging, Berk said, “I don’t know what to say, Dad. I don’t understand it all myself. I know it seems like I’ve rushed into this, but I can’t say I regret it. If anything, I feel complete... whole... shit... I don’t know. I feel like everything I’ve ever been missing has been filled. It’s not just mating with Garth, but you and Mom too. I feel like everything I was ever meant to have is with me for once. I don’t feel...” “Alone.” Nort said with a nod. “I can tell. So can your mom. If it means anything, your mom and I are really happy for you, son. You deserve the

