Bobby’s POV “All my life, I was taught running a kingdom came with sacrifices. My sacrifice: I was to have an arranged mateship with a daughter from the northern royal family when I turned 21; Valarie. This was arranged when I was an infant, hence why I was kept away from public view.” I began as some of the ladies in the barracks scoffed under their breaths, which I was getting used to with Jasmine and Haven; thus, I ignored them. “I was allowed to come to the academy to; and I quote; ‘find myself;' because the chances of finding my mate would be slim. The moon goddess had other plans, and I found Haven anyway.” “Is that why the pair of you are only known as boyfriend and girlfriend?” Kaylee asked, pointing between Haven and me as I smiled, turning my gaze towards my mate. They aren’t a

