*GRACE POV* It's Sterling's 18th birthday, and I am super excited for him. I saw him and Sam at breakfast, and they confirmed what they already knew, they were definitely mates. They were already bearing each other's marks, and he looked as if he were on top of the world. He spoke to his dad, and told him that he wanted to wait a little longer to take over the throne. He wanted to finish a few things in his training, and also to wait for me to do our ceremonies together. I explained he didn't have to wait, but he insisted. His reason was that we had agreed to rule together as one unit, and he wouldn't feel right being sworn in without me. It just showed how strong our bond really was. Jameson and I are also growing closer. Since his admission about how he felt about us, we are insep