"Colette POV

I can't help but feel bad for Caspian, as he looks away from me, unable to look me in the eye. It's obvious that he may not have a queen now, but at one point there was someone he cared for, loved maybe.

I tilt my head, taking in his graying hair and the way his skin seems to glisten as if he dusted with a soft morning dew. He is a handsome man, looking dashing in his expensive clothes as he eats in his silence But king of the council or not, he is still a

man, or part man.

"What is it like?" I ask, making him pause mid bite. "The ocean?"

He places his spoon down. Caspian turns in his chair to face me, his curious eyes taking in my face a spark of interest in his deep grays.

"That's a strange question," He says, but the malice isn't there, instead he places his elbows on the table and leans on them, watching me with a curious glint in his eyes.

's just that I've never been to the ocean before." I give him a soft smile. "I've always wondered what it feels like or even looks like under the waves."

"It's a shame you haven't experienced for yourself." He says, returning my smile. "The ocean is-

"Wet, and smells of fish" Florence interrupts, mumbling into her glass of whatever alcohol can get supernatural beings drunk. I'm not entirely sure they can get drunk, but with how she acts, she has to be drunk. All the time.

"My first time being near a body of water was when I came to my new pack." I say ignoring Florence and reminiscing about the lake that instantly made me feel at home. The way the water just calmed me. The sound, the feel, having it near me.

"And did you enjoy it?"

I nod, giddily. "The water is magical."

"It is indeed." he gives me a tight smile, before clearing his throat. I glance around the table. Everyone's eyes are on us, watching me like I am spinning some b, ready to catch Caspian and drag him away or something.

Then he sits back in his chair, looking between me and Merikh before he clears his throat once more and picks up his utensils again, then straightens himself out to eat the rest of his dinner. -You trained this dog better than the last one. He mutters, before scooping up food and pushing it into his mouth.

My jaw drops and Merikh's arm tightens around me, a warning not to say anymore. My gaze once again slides around the table, taking in all the unfamiliar faces who try not to stare or gawk at me and my embarrassed, red cheeks

Merikh

He

not a dog, nor is she someone for you to

the council? I am not stupid. If she is your mate, your true Luna then where is your mark, Merikh?" He asks, turning his head

always go where others can see them," Merikh

marked Lauren on the neck. Are you not as fond of this one? Because Florence and I would take her for you.

chair toppling to the floor

darker red before he pushes off in

his eyes boring into mine. "We all know Lycan's are possessive. Your kind

Caspian, who I mistakenly got the vibe might be a decent person. Everyone here is so full of themselves and self important that it is a wonder that anyone is ever safe or that the council even serves a real purpose. "Should I hike up my dress to show you my mark?" I offer, reaching for

would rather not see it." He says after a moment. Merikh moves himself in front of me, his eyes blazing in anger and I furrow my brows, confused. Why would he be upset about me calling their bluff to

Florence says with a gleeful grin. "Show

see," Merikh hisses, bending down so our faces are close together. His nose lightly brushes over mine. A warning in

your food. You will want all the nourishment you can get before we sit and argue for a month about why you will never be on the council again. Caspian

press my hands to Merikh's chest, giving myself space as I look him in the eyes, then nod to the chair. He doesn't budge until I gently push him a second time and his lips twitch in frustration before he sits and opens his arms

tucking me as close as humanly possible to him. I wiggle, trying to get comfortable, but freeze when I hear a pained groan

glance over my shoulder, shocked, and he gives me a wry smile. He dips his head, his lips finding the top of my shoulder, before pressing a kiss to my heated skin. I need to remind myself I am mad at him. That our relationship is built on a broken

did you two meet? Seeing as you are obviously second chance mates, which is a little rare for your kind, correct?" A blonde-haired woman asks, drawing my attention. I give

came to my pack to mate with the Alpha's daughter Loffer,

you discovered you were mates."

into the wall of a man behind me. "I discovered my first mate in the alpha's daughter's bed. He got her pregnant and then

her chest with a genuine

a whirlwind," Merikh mutters and 1 bark out a laugh, thinking back on what

a fork and cut into the roasted chicken breast. As I take a bite, relishing the tender meat, there is shouting down the hallway that has everyone looking

Brent is here."

skin, vamp?"

bickering, especially when we all know what the first meeting will turn into by

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