I watched my girl walk away from me. I smiled. I chatted with Warriors I knew and girls approached us, joining the conversation. One of the Warriors said, "Carson, I was sure you and Celia would announce you are fated tonight. You've been practically inseparable since you rescued her. What gives?" The others in the group were all looking at me eager to hear information straight from the source. "Celly and I are close friends. She's had a rough time since the rogues took her. She doesn't like to be alone now, and she feels safe with me." It was the truth, but not the whole truth. "But you're living with her, unmated, why?" One of the girls asked. I looked at her, she looked concerned. I replied, "Luna granted an exception to allow Celly to live in my suite so I can help ease her nightmares. I make her feel safe enough to sleep. She and her wolf are still injured from what the rogues did, and I'm helping her heal." "Are you hoping to be her mate?" One of the Warriors asked.
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