Ares King. I’d known since the very moment I saw her again that she’s my mate. It’s confusing at first, and even I found it hard to wrap my head around. A second chance mate is a rare occurrence, haven’t been heard of actually in years. So, to simply come across mine…in the form of Sofia no less took me by surprise. I thought to myself, is this all a sick joke? I’ve known her my whole life. If we were to be mated, why hadn’t it occurred from the beginning? Why make us go through all that hell just to end up together? Still, it wasn’t as surprising as figuring out she’s unaware of the bond. I thought she was faking it for a moment, ignorance that is, out of her anger towards me. But, after I’d kissed her that night, an act that’s been lingering on my mind since I’ve met my mate again, I

