Ember
Tingles lingered on my chin as I lay in the steamy tub. I wish my mother was here to help me deal with all these new feelings. I've never been in a relationship before. And now, I was mated to someone of great importance. I don't know what he expects of me and the thought terrifies me.
I lived my life with one goal in mind, to get stronger. But here, I felt weak. I'm the help, surrounded by kings and queens. I don't know how to act.
"What are you thinking?" I jumped and water whooshed around me. I looked over the side of the tub to see Mare. She had pushed the ajar door open.
"I'm thinking that you need a bell," I gasped. She jumped on the counter and stared down at me.
"I know you, and I know when you are scared. He is our mate, give him a chance." She scolded.
"What so he ca
