The Kings Mate

After about an hour of having a conversation with my newly found mother, I start to feel overwhelmed and subconsciously reach for my mates' hand. He automatically realized what was going on and told everyone I needed rest. They said their goodbyes and Gamma Sam said he would show my mother to her room. I said thank you, and they left.

"Thank you for everything," I say to my mate.

"How are you dealing with all of this?" He asked, and I shrugged my shoulders.

"It's a lot. I always thought my parents abandoned me, That they thought I was a mistake, a burden, and worthless," I say. "That's what my ex-mate told me, Or fake mate, as Dosha puts it."

"He was an idiot!" He and Dosha say at the same time, making me burst out laughing.

"What's so funny?" He asked, sounding very curious.

"You and Dosha said he was an idiot at the same and I could.t help but laugh. I'm sorry." I said, thinking he would find me laughing at him as rude.

"You have nothing to apologize for, my dear