Cathy And The Beast
Alden says, his voiced cautioning.
"If this woman is your mate, surely she must know these things," Lena says, undeterred by Alden's tone.
"I'm not so certain that I am Alden's mate," I say, interjecting their exchange.
"Oh," Lena says and expression flashes through her face, too quick for me to understand. "That is alright then. You should not worry yourself about potions and what-not."
"Cathy is my mate," Alden says emphatically.
"Trouble in paradise," Karken whispers cynically under his breath.
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