I laughed, the sound lifting my spirits as I listened to updates about my friends. Whatever had gone down between Chiara and Bianca was a mystery for now, but I knew I’d get the full story soon enough.
"And how's your mate been doing?" I asked, genuinely curious in a way I hadn’t been before.
Carlo's mate was sweet and a bit shy, a gentle soul with a kind heart. Where I once felt a dull ache at the thought of Carlo and his mate, now there was only warmth. Carlo deserved someone who would be a good Luna, someone who could stand beside him with strength and compassion. I didn’t know much about her, but seeing Carlo happy was all that mattered.
"She's actually made some friends in your old pack," Carlo replied, sounding a bit surprised himself. "She misses home, sure, but she’s been doing
