"Where's your mate?" Celyn asked irritatedly, glancing round the empty living room. The day for the check-up was today. Nathan shifted in the seat across from hers, a warmth creeping up his neck at the word. He knew Valentino was his mate, but hearing someone else say it out loud made his heart beat strangely. "Oh my God, you're blushing!" Celyn shouted, before he could reply, standing up to sit beside him. The boy's wide eyes snapped to her direction. "You like him, huh?" She teased, to which Nathan shook his head vigorously. Like the idea was beyond horrendous. Celyn cackled and nodded. "I'd have hit you in the head if you said you do." Nathan felt the hair on his body rise at the iciness of her tone. The seriousness in her voice made his pulse quicken. "What?" "Wanna dri

