"Mate and mark you? What are you talking about? I just wanted to go for a run through the forest, maybe show you the view. Jeez Lace, why would you think that?" he asked, seemingly hurt and confused.
"I don't know... I just..." my words trailed off while I fidgeted awkwardly with the hem of my shirt.
"Is that how they do it where you come from?" he asked sounding curious now.
"Yeah, for the most part. It's a great honor for the Moon Goddess to grant you a mate, so people are usually pretty eager to seal the bond as soon as possible to show their respect and appreciation for the gift she has bestowed upon them," I explained. "Is that stupid?" I asked, feeling self-conscious now.
"It's not stupid, it's just different here. You said you're from a small, traditional pack and I guess that's
