Chapter 34

Daphne’s Point of View

Caleb had brought me to a beautiful place, it felt magical and I was so relaxed. Until he said those words that instantly spiked my anxiety, made my heartbeat faster than a bullet train, and my mouth go dry.

“Daphne, we need to talk.”

Looking at Caleb’s profile, I can see that he is dead serious. I wish I had a time machine, and we could go back to just a little while ago when we were laughing and playing around like little kids. Is this how he is going to tell me that he does not want me anymore, that I am not measuring up as his mate? I try to mentally prepare myself, but honestly if he does not want me anymore, I will be devastated. I shift a little so that I am looking at him dead on, and nod for him to continue.

“I know that you are still learning about the werewolf community, and I have been trying my hardest to give you time.” Caleb stops to clear his throat, and he is very nervous as he continues.

“Since we are a mated pair, we need to set a date for our mating ceremony. I know that it is a big step, and I do not mean to rush you, but this is important to our pack.”

My mind is struggling to process Caleb’s words. I did not expect this. Instead of not wanting me, he wants to show the entire world that lam his. I am pretty sure that lam currently staring at him with my mouth open. I am just shocked that he is so nervous about talking about the mating ceremony. “I know it may seem sudden to you, and I understand that your life has changed drastically in the last month, but you are my mate Daphne. We have already marked each other.” It suddenly dawns on me that Caleb’s nervousness is causing him to ramble. I am sure that me sitting here dumbfounded is not helping the situation at all. I suddenly spring forward and wrap my arms around him, knocking him backwards in my pursuit of hugging him. Fora moment he is stunned and does not react, then he slowly wraps his arms around me and hugs me back.