Chapter 53: Magdalene's words

"I'm claiming Rain tonight," Erix announced. It was like a bomb that had dropped in front of us.

Ruiz was taken aback momentarily before a pleased look appeared on his face.

"That's great, Erix," Ruiz said.

"It really is," Magdalene seconded. "It will help both of your wolves considerably."

"We plan to mate in two weeks before the next full moon. Our wolves will be at their strongest then. It will make us stronger as well," Erix added.

I blushed at how easy it was for him to talk with them about our mating. They were still strangers to me, even if they were his close friends.

Magdalene giggled at that and caused Erix and me to look at her curiously. Soon, Ruiz chuckled as well.

"What?" we both asked simultaneously.

Trying to compose herself, she barely sobered enough to tell us, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't laugh. It's just that neither of you will possibly be able to wait that long to mate."

Ruiz suddenly stood from the couch, held his arm out of Erix, and motioned him to join him.