Tia's POV
I wanted to talk more about Kael's history with my pack, but he seemed unwilling. His
expression when I told him about the teachings we'd received about the pack separation was
very…not friendly. It was the first time I'd seen him be like that.I didn't say anything because I wanted to listen to him speak. I wanted to touch him and
just…be.
I was usually confident in myself and my abilities, but because of how unfamiliar this territory
of mating and bonds were, I found myself unable to talk sometimes.
However, I wanted to make an effort. I'd read books on mates, apart from the stories my
mother told me when I was little, and it all seemed so fascinating. So beautiful. Just holding
Kael's hand was beautiful.
“Simon.
"
I got out of my thoughts to look at my mate. We'd fi
