Jasper POV
“Thank you, Queen Nymeia.” I bowed my head at the older woman. When I finally looked into her eyes, her aura made me stiffen. Damn, she was even more intimidating than her daughter.
“Don’t lower your head before anyone, not even me.” I swear her voice was strong enough to make the trees shake. “I know you were used to having superiors back at your pack, but you will become king soon. Lose that old habit. It won’t make you look good in front of the clan.”
“Of course. I apologize, Queen-”
“Drop the formalities as well.” I swallowed dry. Did she only speak through orders? “It would be best if you just call me mother.”
I widened my eyes, completely frozen. Mother?! It was probably less of a big deal than it seemed, but I had never addressed anyone that way in my entire life. Th
