Chapter 18 Chapter 18

Matteo "Your Highness," Freya's parents said in unison, bowing their heads before extending an invitation for Calvin and me to take a seat. "I will go get her," Rica, her mom, announced, and I nodded, patiently awaiting her return. Why the need for a summons? Shouldn't she have detected my scent? Uncertainty lingered; was this typical behavior for her? Did I hold no significance to her? It felt as if my enthusiasm for our union was one-sided. Lucas, her father, remained silent, seated across from me. His sentiments regarding me becoming his daughter's mate remained unclear. Any parent would desire someone like me for their daughter, so what set them apart? I sighed, mustered my resolve, and disclosed, "We will be returning to the palace in two days. I presume Freya informed you about us?" He nodded but offered no further comment. Just then, the sound of approaching footsteps reached our ears. Glancing towards the staircase, I beheld my mate gazing at me as she descended with her mom.