Temperance's POV
I watched my mother and Beta John her second chance mate last night and this morning. The longer they're around each other the more comfortable she becomes, and he is so patient with her. They are adorable. She's so poised and refined, unless she knows people and comfortable, and now she's constantly blushing. I look over at Nicky and he seems to be smiling also as he takes small glances at them. We catch each other's eye and nod the acknowledgement of contentment at what we're seeing. Both of us want to see Mama happy, and we're both grateful that the Beta is a good man. My uncle calls my Mama into another room briefly and Beta John follows, refusing to allow his mate alone with any male as long as she's not marked and mated by him. I understand now from conversations w
