Three days later, I was summoned to the Alpha's manor.Damien was waiting at the door.When he saw me, his throat worked, but no words came out.Finally he said, simply, "Go see my mother. She wants to talk to you."He smiled and added, as if to reassure me, "Don't worry. It's good news."In the sitting room, the Luna was drinking tea.She saw me and sighed. "Lucienne, why did you do so badly at the Gala?"Before I could answer, she set down her cup. "I want the truth."I steeled myself. "I don't want to be Damien's mate."The Luna's eyes went wide. She glanced at Damien.He blinked, then twisted his mouth and spread his hands, like it was nothing to him.The Luna took my hand gently, her voice soft."What's wrong, Lucy, dear? Did you two have a fight?""Three months ago I asked you, and you said you wanted to be his mate."Damien glanced at me and gave a low whistle.I lowered my head, trying to think how to explain it to her.I was no longer the foolish she-wolf of my previous life,
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