Victoria “Vicky?” My mom called and I opened my eyes slowly, I was still in the comfort of my mate’s arms in our bed. I sat up and looked at her, I knew why she was here. “Are you feeling better? Well-rested?” she asked first, her voice soft and serene. I nodded in response before breathing deeply, letting the fresh air of the morning in to wake me up completely. “Mom, I know that what I did went against Fates’ rules and the norms that ensure the balance of the universe but I regret nothing,” I said firmly, my eyes fixed on my mom’s silver ones. My mate had to hold back his chuckle, but I saw his curling lips and his proud look with the corner of my eyes. “And you shouldn’t regret anything, my child. You did right, something that I couldn’t do, regardless of how

