---- Nial ---- It just can't be. There is no way. Surely the Goddess would not pair me with an outcast, especially one with no ranking and family that had already taken refuge here. I am an Alpha's son and as such should be given a mate in line with my status. I have been wandering around the gardens, pretending to inspect each and every petal. The smell of oranges is still fresh under my nose. My wolf has woken up and is panting for his mate. What am I supposed to do? Go and pay Marcia and Drew a visit? I think not. If I have to face my mate, I understand I have to otherwise I will get weak and I can't afford that... I would prefer to do it on our lonesome. That way any difficulties or disappointments can be dealt with straight away. I sigh, why am I already thinking about reject

