Aeliana
"I think you should return to Howling Rivers with us," my father announced.
We were gathered as a family in the small parlor area of my paren'ts guest suite. Reagan was leaning against the mantle, my parents had taken the balloon-backed chairs, and Stella and I were on the loveseat together.
I sighed, trying my best to be patient. "You know I can't do that, father," I said. "If I leave now, it would only make it seem as though we are abandoning Blue Moon. Plus, I don't think distance from Derek will help me sort out how I feel."
"On the contrary, I think distance is exactly what you need," my father harrumphed. "You're letting your head get turned for a handsome face. Once you're away and your mind is clear, you'll see that taking a chosen mate is asinine and you'll drop this f
