Chapter 9 | Make It Work

Cassian

My heart feels like it’s in my throat knowing that my mate is out there by herself and will be shifting at some point today. Maddox is determined to find her and surprisingly, he isn’t arguing about me coming with him. I expected that he would be more possessive over her.

I am possessive over her, but not surprised by the fact we share a mate.

It’s rare for twins to be in a high ranked position, but it’s not uncommon for twins to share the same mate.

We both rush from her room and down the stairs only until our father’s voice rings out, “Where do you two think you’re going?”

We turn to face him and I say, “To find our mate.”

His eyebrow raises and he shakes his head, “You can go on a wild goose hunt to find her tomorrow or the next day. Don’t you two remember that today is the day that we are announcing that you are two separate Alphas? And that we will be officially dividing the people among you?”

“She could be in trouble, we’re leaving now.” I answer in a simple matter-of-fa