Joshua felt the heat of his anger gradually dissipate as he looked into Lua's eyes. He knew he needed to be a support for his niece, encouraging her to find the strength to face the challenges ahead.
"Sweetheart, these things about a mate aren't always a walk in the park as everyone thinks," Joshua began, his tone soft and comforting. "Your father and I are living examples of that."
He smiled gently and gently wiped away Lua's tears, continuing:
"When I discovered that my mate was a vampire and not a wolf like me, at first, I resisted. But you know your Aunt Lila. Soon she won me over and made me see that without her I am nothing."
Lua looked at Joshua with interest, absorbing his words. She had never thought about things from this perspective before, and Joshua's stories intrigued her
