Fifty

I sigh heavily and look down before returning to his chocolate eyes. "Nick, as much as I love you and be with you and be by your side as your mate, but...do you think it's a good idea to return to those who saw me as a freak?"

"I know no one has been on your side and always wanted a Leah to be Luna, but everything will be changed once they learn you are my mate. And you know the rule, once you find your mate, no one can hurt them. If they do, it results in either exile or death, depending on the situation."

"Nick, you don't understand," I retort. "I mean, you were part of the mean group."

"Lippy, I told you it was the bracelet. I wasn't myself."

"I know, you weren't you, but I feel this is too fast," I claim and explain. "If we told everyone that we are fated mates, how would you think they would react?"

"Happy." Nick smiles with confidence, assuring the outcome of his pack members. "My parents will be overwhelmed."

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