Naya stayed with me for the rest of the day. I think more than anything she wanted to avoid her sister. I don't think she was fond of the idea of being her beta.
That evening, when Keenan returned and Hektos and Thelmos went to leave, Thelmos approached me and pulled me aside.
"Zora, tonight we will be striking."
"I know." I pulled my arm free. Did he know Father chose him to be my mate?
He shuffled closer, lowering his voice. "Someone told you."
"About Father making you my mate? Yes."
He sighed, shaking his head. "It's not like that. I am to come for you and release your heat until someone worthy of you comes. That is all."
"Someone worthy has already come." I folded my arms, looking away. "And I'm your sister."
"Which is why you will not give me young. I'm not fond of the idea, b
