LEANDER'S POV.
Clearly noticing how high the tension was rising, Elder Gaius cleared his throat awkwardly.
“My alpha, Princess Athena… if we’re finished with that,” he said softly, “there’s something else we need to ask. Leander… we haven’t heard anything about your mate.”
The air shifted at his question, and just like that, everyone turned to me.
Elder Silas nodded slowly. “That’s true. What can you tell us, Leander? Have you found her yet? Is she still in the picture? If not… what steps are you taking toward the matter? Any hope of finding her soon?”
I straightened in my seat, caught slightly off guard. I didn't know I was coming for an entire section of interview when I agreed to this meeting. I would have preferred better.
"I ask this because," he continued, “a King can only lead
