My family, Tara, and I walk into my father’s office. I look around and notice that my gamma is not with us. “I’m going to call Timmon. This impacts him as well.” I said. “I’ll link him.” Tara says, “I’m glad you are finally giving my mate a break.” Tara walks away as if she didn’t just drop a major bump on me. “Wait, what? Hum? When?” I stutter. “Dad, I think Tara broke Zel.” My brother laughed. “Damn, bestie. Really? Is it so shocking that I have a mate?” Tara deadpans. “No, seriously Tara. What the f**k?” “Ok Zel, yes, Timmon is my mate. We found out when I got here this morning before you came down. Before you ask. You are my bestie. You needed me more and Timmon was dead on his feet from all of your emotions. I made him go rest and turned you over to your momma’s Gamma to keep

