One side of his mouth quirked up as he appraised my stiff posture. “Go to her, son. Don’t stand on pride with your mate, and don’t let her either. The bond you two share will grow into the most important part of your life, but it’s not indestructible. Focus on her and what she needs, not some petty tiff with a weak-spined alpha. You must choose to become one, to delve deeper, to hold tighter, to love stronger. The Goddess gave us this gift, but some have thrown it away over the centuries, nonetheless. You want my advice? Put aside your pride and go to her. Don’t leave until you’ve solved the problem, whatever it is. You’re both dismissed from scheduled activities going forward. Use the time wisely, son. There are no second chances in finding your fated mate.”
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