CAMBRI Kate scrambles back into the kitchen, almost tripping over her own feet. "Kate, are you okay?" She leans her head back against the wall, looking like she's about to faint. I run over and grab her arm, ensuring she doesn't fall before handing her a glass of water. She takes a huge sip and holds it in her mouth, puffing her cheeks and then swallowing. Then she closes her eyes and takes a deep breath, and I can see the disappointment on her face. "Yeah, I think so. I swear I just heard the future King's Beta say I was his mate." "Oh,uhm, wow, okay." I look down at the ground, embarrassed. Holland, can you help me out? What is a mate? Holland just stares back blankly with no response. Kate is looking at me, puzzled. "What was that?! Kate shouts. She scares me when she grabs onto my c

