CHAPTER 26
The waning gibbous hung low in the sky, its light casting shadows through the canopy of trees surrounding the Pierce manor. Ophelia was seated on the balcony gazing outside. Nervous was an understatement of how she was feeling.
Her grandma made her invite Aaron for dinner and he would arrive any moment.
“I think you should invite your mate to dine with us tomorrow,” Olivia said.
“Grandma! He is here with Grandpa almost every day, I don’t think there is a need to make this a big deal,” Ophelia responded.
“Sweetheart, he’s here with your grandpa on business as Monarch. I want you to invite him here as your mate, to meet your family. He is practically part of the family now,” Olivia said.
“But grandma you all know him already,” Ophelia groaned.
“No! But! Young lady, you wil
