*ASTERIA POV*
As much as my heart hurt for my mate, I was beyond proud of him. It had to take a lot to expose his story to people who are basically strangers. He continued to talk to Max and Theo until the sun started to set on the water, and they eventually started back towards where I was sitting.
"Are you three better?" I asked. Theo nodded her head enthusiastically, and Max's face stood stoic.
"Yes, I feel much better, and understand more about this family than I ever thought I could. Your mate is a real gem, Asteria," she commented.
Max was still silent, and he was much different to me than he was when sitting with DJ.
"Max? I know you have done a lot of listening and talking with my mate, but could you and I walk back together and chat? Please?" I asked. He simply nodded and he
