SYLLA “Calm down, Sylla,” mom says, placing a plate of food in front of me. “ Besides, you always used to admire Noah, growing up. The moon goddess saw your heart and made you mates. You ought to be happy.” I shake my head, regretting why I ever told mom that the Beta was my mate.. “That was just a childish fantasy, mom.” I tell her, feeling disgusted by myself. “I over grew it. I don’t want to spend my entire life with someone I barely know!”Mom sighs and slides into the seat next to me. “We live in dangerous times, my girl. Your father set up this marriage because he knows that in case something happens, the Beta will be there to look after you. He’s the only one we can trust.” Yeah right! I itch to tell her that he’s the last person they should be trusting, but they won’t understand and just think I’m trying to dodge the marriage. Rather I focus on my meal, choosing to let the topic go. As I eat my dinner, a thought slips into my mind. One I should have probably asked in my pa
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