Chapter 21: Leana

I walk Aunt Grace to the elevator. She pushes the button then turns to me.

“You know, I don’t think you’re giving your mother enough credit. You should give her a chance, or, at the very least, you should tell Rich. He’s your Alpha. But your mother loves you. She will always love you. She understands the mate bond and your mate seems like a good man. Give her a chance,” she says as the elevator opens.

I reach out and hug her, holding on tightly. “Thanks, Aunt Grace. For everything.”

“You’re welcome. I’ll see you at Emlyn’s birthday party?”

“Absolutely.”

“With your mate?” she asks.

“Uhhh,” I begin.

“At least tell Rich before then. You don’t want him going all Alpha on your mate because he’s a vampire, do you?” she asks me as she steps into the elevator.

“I love you, Aunt Grace.”

“I love you too, sweetheart,” she says as the doors close.

I take a deep breath and walk back into our suite.

Drake has the sliders open, and a cool breeze is blowing in. I’m not sure if he heard the