LANA’S POV I was happy when Andrew told me that the alpha and the elders saw things my way and they also wanted us to finish the mating ritual as soon as possible. It only made sense to finish the mating ritual if there were any doubts about who I was and what my intentions were. To be honest, a part of me did question if I was indeed Andrew’s mate because I didn’t think my passing out was something that should have happened. The moment Andrew told me that the elders were waiting for us to finish the mating ritual in the throne room, I didn’t even wait for him to give me any further details. I immediately stood up and started getting ready because I was the one who was being doubted, and if finishing the ritual today would put their doubts to rest, then I was willing to do that with an op