Lucas POV
The parents of Leah and Toby, my brother-in-law, are stunned as they hear my words introducing Kaylie as my second mate chosen by the Moon Goddess. Suddenly, a burst of anger escapes from Leah's father's lips.
"How dare you already have a new mate when Leah's grave is still fresh? What kind of husband are you?" he growls, his eyes ablaze with fury.
Leah's mother places a hand on her husband's arm, trying to calm him down, but his anger simmers beneath the surface. The pain of losing their beloved daughter still raw, my decision to introduce Kaylie as my new mate feels like a betrayal to them.
. "It's not that I don't love Leah anymore. I'll always cherish her memory and hold her in my heart. But fate has brought Kaylie into my life, and I can't deny the connection we share.
