RYAN Traveling back to Panora was less frightful, especially with Delvin’s calls to encourage me and Xenus being on my side to give me support. We had agreed to come clean with whatever had happened. If my parents did not accept my decision, then that would be okay. I had another set who had supported me and even though it would hurt, it would be freeing. Our arrival in Panora was a bit different from our previous one. This time the queen, my mother, had come to receive us, all excited smiles and hugs. Our journey back had entailed us chatting about my progress and the pup and no mention of our mating and Xenus and I was thankful for that. At the palace, it was a full house with my brothers and their mates and even the King all ready to welcome me. After the pleasantries and a very cha

