“She was my first love,” he replied, voice low. “My... mate.”Scarlet went still for a moment. Then, to Dante’s surprise, she reached across and took his hand. “Oh,” she said softly. “I didn’t know we were talking about her.”He glanced at her, unsure of what to expect.But she simply nodded. “Of course, I’ll come with you. I’d love to meet her... to get to know her. She must be an amazing woman if she was once your mate.”Dante pulled Scarlet into a sudden hug, holding her like he was trying to keep himself from breaking. His voice was soft, “She was… she really was, Scarlet. Marielle was my best friend. The first woman I gave my heart to. We were fated by the Moon Goddess herself. Ours wasn’t just love, it was easy, it was pure, and it terrified me, because something that perfect… it never stays. And it didn’t.”He paused, swallowing thickly. “She loved Christmas. It was her favourite time of year, she was a Christmas baby herself. And ever since I lost her, every Christmas, I go vi
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