Sixteen

                  "How have you been?" 

"Good" 

"That's good to hear. Have you found your mate or are you still searching for her?" 

"It could be a him" 

He burst out laughing "Now that would be something. Wouldn't it?" 

"It's not up to me to decide who my mate is so there's nothing I can do. If the moon goddess chose a man for me, then there must be a reason" 

"True. And who knows? It might be a good thing. Women can be troublesome". 

"Is that the reason you never found yourself a queen, your majesty?" Reed knew he was treading in dangerous waters but his patience was running out. The king had requested his presence, claiming he had something important he wanted to discuss with him. But all they'd done was eat, drink and make small talk. Since w