Felita was so distracted by what she had just learned that she had forgotten they would see the Queen. Her wolf was usually quiet, but she was making her opinions heard right now. “What is wrong with you? This man and his family will give us anything we want or need. How do you think the Queen of the Dragon Kingdom will react when you reject her eager acceptance of you by throwing such a generous gift in her face? How do you think she will feel as his mother, that you are hesitating to accept him as your mate after he has waited so long to find you?”
Felita breathed slowly, trying to calm her emotions. She didn’t want Thorin to feel her inner turmoil. She matched his steps as she twisted the bracelet he had given her in circles on her wrist. It was supposed to protect her from magic, but
