Chapter 7:  Getting to Know Each Other

“Please explain what mating really means again.” I asked him. “Well, for wolves it means we have found our soul mate, the other half of our heart and soul, the missing piece. We usually find our mate when we turn sixteen, of course, if one is older than the other then we just wait or go to the family and explain and see if they can start building the bond by just spending time together and not revealing the truth.” He started. “Like Marco?” I smiled. “Yes. It’s usually discouraged but there are times when the older mate has no family, so they can decide to let them in.” He started to explain. “Like with River, she felt drawn to him and kept following him around and would throw fits when she couldn’t find him. Marco and Megan’s parents were killed when they were young and have lived with us since then. They had no other family, so mom and dad decided to take them in as their own. So, they’re my younger siblings.” He looked at me. “I understand. I like him, he’s very good