Chapter 15

“I am. I’m heading out there soon. I stayed behind to make sandwiches.”

“Ah, makes sense.” Leah poured herself a mug of coffee and didn’t even bother with cream and sugar. “What’s the matter, honey?”

“Nothing, why?”

“Ah, you see, it has been twenty-three years of knowing you and I know something is bothering you.”

“Nah, it’s nothing.”

“I can’t help you fix it unless you talk to me.” Leah moved closer to the counter. She pulled out the chair next to her and took a seat. “I’m all ears.”

“It’s…”

“Does it have something to do with leaving the pack?” Leah asked.

“Yes and no. I don’t know.” She frowned. Her mother was the only person she wanted to talk to about this kind of thing. Anyone else would have way too many questions. “Actually, can I ask you questions about, er, about mates?”

“Have you found yours?” Leah asked, smiling.

She chuckled. “I was, er, I was curious, you know, about you and Dad, and I guess mates in general.”

“Go ahead. I will answer as best I can, but I will admit it’s