Emily’s POV After breakfast, I went to visit my mom. I found her in the kitchen cleaning. “Hey mom!” I say. She turns around and smiles. “Hey hun.” Your father is still home. She mind links me. Noted. I respond “Well Mom, I was hoping you’d help me get ready for the Announcement tonight. Oh! and I have some juicy gossip.” “Oh yeah, what’s that?” My father says from upstairs. I hear him walk down the stairs. He joins me and mom in the kitchen. “Well, do you guys know Jacob? Light brown hair, fit, just had a birthday a couple days ago? He’s one of the elite warriors.” “Yes, he’s a very skilled warrior. Very dedicated.” My father says. “Well. You didn’t hear it from me, but..” I look around and pause for effect. “HE is Carol’s mate.” My mom bursts out a loud ‘HA