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"Caspien Gray...is my mate?"
Lucretia whispered, her words carrying over to Sebastian and I who stood shell shocked, stunned by the developments as we turned to the man in question who seemed to finally pinpoint the source of his interest.
Wide eyed, he slowly approached my best friend, his eyes shifting between his wolf and his own.
It was an awe inspiring moment as we each witnessed the mate bond in full force. My heart soared once he bundled her into his arms, seeming almost to revere her. Part of me wished that her parents would have been present to see the interaction.
It was yet another reason why Gary was such a piece of shit.
My father was, however, present and his smile said it all. He was just as happy for her as we were.
"I would not have believed it if I didn't witness it. Who would have thought that the guy she crushed on would end up being her mate?"
Sebastian muttered, now beside me as we watched the