Kinsley “Mate? I’m Austen’s mate,” Zelda states. My heart and stomach do flips. Eliana scoffs loudly, “You are not Austen’s mate, Zelda. And you know it.” “But- “Zelda shifts her stance and stares at me. “He loves me. Why would he want her? Look at her.” I press my lips together. “Why would he want you?” Tanasha argues back. “I’m pretty sure Kinsley hasn’t screwed half the army.” “Tanasha,” Eliana elbows her daughter. “Zelda maybe- “ “I am Austen’s mate,” I say with more power than I expected. “You are not. Please leave my sight.” Zelda’s eyes widen for a moment. I can feel her Lycan fighting my command. She whimpers before walking away. I sigh and look at Eliana, “Sorry.” Eliana smirks, “Don’t be sorry, dear. You are the Queen.” She grasps my arm, and we walk down the hallway. “