“Princess isn’t just a nickname.” Penelope said, her voice uncharacteristically shaky - though she seemed to let her vulnerability come through a lot more when they were alone. She couldn’t help herself; she didn’t want to put on a front with her mate. Especially not now, when he was wearing her mark.
“What?” Tobias said, looking baffled by her statement.
“My mother was Prince Reginald’s fated mate. Prince Reginald pupped her, but refused to acknowledge her as his mate.” Penny said, biting her lip again. “She died giving birth to me, and her brother adopted me. Mason Silvius is my uncle, technically, but he’s...he’s my father in all the ways that matter. And, I guess, that means your charge - Francesca - is my cousin. I’ve heard sometimes that wolves can become attracted to people who sh
