Ashina's Quest: Chapter 8

I looked around to see who said it. I don't smell anything, so I'm totally confused. King Mateo and I walk out of the yard to the front of the house, and I see it was Nico! King Uther and Queen Chumani brought their kids, and Nico was growling as Brenna was hugging dad. Brenna is Nico's Mate! Oh. My. Goddess! We're going to have a dragon in the kingdom! I am so excited, that I run to Brenna and Ity. I'm so happy I watch as Nico lays his hand on her cheek, and she leans into his touch. She says, "Mine." and Nico tucks her into his side. I said, 'Nico let go of her long enough for me to hug her!" I grab her and pull her into a tight hug, "Welcome to the family, sister." She giggled and said, "Thank you, sister." Then I turned to Ity and said, "How are you?" He said, "I'm good. A little disappointed that we aren't mates, but you look amazing." I said, "Thank you! Me too. But that's the way it goes. We can continue being great friends though, right?" He said, "I wouldn't have it any oth