***Ariana POV***
I signed my letter to my mate and put a little heart above the "i" in my name. I thought it was really cute, so I hope he did too. I stuck it in an envelope and started to head downstairs and out the door. But, I was stopped by my dad. He looked very serious, and he rubbed his temple as he seemed to sort out the thoughts in his head.
I tried to be polite and wait for him to finish his thinking and say what he wanted to, but I really wanted to get out to give my mate his letter. I moved about anxiously as I shifted from one foot to the next. Then, finally, he looked at me. His brown eyes were clouded, and his brow was wrinkled in anxiety.
"Ariana, will you come to my office, please?" He said to me, gesturing to his private study. I followed his lead. I found it so stra
