“I’ll be okay. Just not today.” (2

– Unknown

Before Griffin could grill me any more about my sexual history, there was a knock. on the door. Griffin sighed, pulling his eyes away from where he’d been staring at

“Yes?” He barked.

“Your Majesty,” a muffled male voice spoke through the door, “Sebastian and Lily Bellevue are asking to see their sister. Shall I let them in?”

Sebastian and Lily!

My heart sped up, the thought of talking to my siblings felt like renewed air in my lungs. I hadn’t been able to speak with either of them since the meeting. I wasn’t

sure if it was the possibility of finally interacting with someone who wasn’t Griffin, getting advice about this mate thing, or just seeing my siblings again that excited

Griffin stared at me with narrowed eyes.

“Seems your siblings are a little pushy about seeing you,” he said. I wondered if he

could see the excitement on my face. “I’m not sure how I feel about sharing you with others, especially after only just meeting you.” @

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Sharing me? I’m not a cup of coffee – I’m a human being with an entire life that

didn’t start when I locked eyes with him. [3

As much as I wanted to say that, I held my tongue. If I pissed Griffin off, I doubted

he was going to let me see my siblings.

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“Well,” I said, taking a deep breath, “We have plenty of time to get to know each

other and it would make me…very happy to see my brother and sister. If nothing else, I can at least share the good news.”

“Oh, you don’t need to lie to me, little fox,” Griffin chuckled, “I know you’re not happy about our bond. not yet. But you are right. We have an entire lifetime with each other, so I suppose the least I can do is allow you a little time with your family.” Η

I wanted to roll my eyes at him but I managed to restrain myself.

Keep your cool, Clark.

Griffin addressed the guard on the other side of the door.

and I watched Sebastian and Lily cautiously walk in. They both looked guarded and nervous. They took a quick glance at me

and supervise this whole

the first to speak, “Thank you for allowing us to

our sister.”

there was nothing kind about it. “It’s been a long day, I understand you want to make sure she’s alright. I remember you you’re the one who stood in

meeting? It’s not like he attacked him. Seb

king now, I

Majesty,” Sebastian said, “What happened at

just wanted to make

mean to offend you.”

that you stood up for your

reunion.”

across the room, stopping until he was standing in front of me. I was still sitting on the bed, so he had to crouch down to make eye-contact with me. Once again, I met his intense gaze and it felt like we were the only two people on the earth. Everyone, even my own siblings that

siblings, little fox,” he

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forward and kissed my forehead. His lips were soft and gentle, and just for a

wrong with me? I

last smile before departing the room. The door thudded shut behind him and the air seemed to change immediately it’s like the tension and awkwardness seemed to

I’d be in the

he’s killed his father, he’ll

Lily seemed to be in a great mood, especially considering the day we had all had. Sure, I was

I

about me, your mate

“Oh, how so?”

but

worried mom and dad would be

but truthfully, that conversation felt like a million

ago.

is she going

anymore!” she said, smiling widely at both

could understand why.

“What do you mean?”

I don’t have to worry anymore,” she said, “Now that you’ve

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