There was awkwardness at dinner. After explaining the absolute minimal to Apollo and facing his disappointment that the pair hadn't mated and were not even together nothing but awkwardness followed. Raiden and Aerly squirmed in discomfort under his scrutinizing gaze as they all continued to eat in silence "Apollo" his mate scolded the older man who couldn't seem to shake his gaze.
"I just don't understand. When you meet your mate you bond. It's that simple--"
"It's my fault" Aerly suddenly cut in taking everyone off guard. No one dares cut off the pureblood Alpha "I've never wanted a mate, I always dreamed of growing up and taking over control of the Sanctuary but when that dream died the same time I found out I had an Alpha mate" Aerly sighed she couldn't bear to look anyone in the eye
