“How is he doing?” Ghada asked John who was coming out Sam’s hospital room.
They were all gathered in the waiting room and splitting their time between praying for Bella’s recovery and checking on their friend Sam.
“He is feeling better. The sedatives are helping him. But he is still slipping in and out of consciousness.”
“Did he … confirm?”
“Yes.” John replied solemnly, his lips forced in a thin line.
“Why didn’t he tell us? He turned eighteen, like eight months ago”
“Because of our Ancient Laws. Even if she were his mate, he was not allowed to mate with her nor bring her to our pack.” Said Josh, who was sitting on the bench, his eyes closed.
“She was amazing! He would have been lucky to have her as his mate.” Sobbed Brianna.
“And we would have all accepted her, regardless of he
