Daphne excitedly cries out, “Our mate's coming!” Crystal asks, “Your mate? Who?” Daphne exuberantly answers, “Brianna's father … he's our mate. And, he's coming.” Brianna immediately calls for Crystal to return back, having her inner-wolf leave from my body and re-enter hers; then, draws her forehead away from mine. She inquires... “My dad is your mate?” “According to Daphne he is...” I sullenly mumble, “but, according to your father; he isn't.” Daphne blurts out in my head, “He can deny it all he wants; but, he's still our mate!”, as she continues to gleefully stir about within me. Brianna takes hold of my hands; and, implores me, “Please don't tell my dad that I let you know about my ability to release Crystal to communicate with other inner-wolves. And also; don't mention it

