If I were him, I would do anything to leave this place and this situation of pheromones, but he seemed okay. It puzzled me a bit. His silence scared me further. I didn't know when I blurted out the word I claimed Neve to use during our discussion. "Father." I called gently. "Father, please say something." I pleaded, desperation creeping into my voice. "Please, listen to me. I cannot bear the thought of being separated from my soon-to-be mate." "You don't have a mate." I sighed in relief. At least he didn't say anything about me using the word father. He has been too lenient with me. Just then, I remembered Daryl's story about being a Kate breeder. It was another edge to prevent going into the black blood dreaded castle-like pack. "I am a late breeder." I answered, causing his nose t

