(Willa)
My mouth gaped open; I had no words. She was human. That rarely happened. In my lifetime, I never saw that happen at Blue Ridge.
“Mate?” Cali scowled at Holden. “Don’t like that term.” She crossed her arms.
“She’s, but she is..” Caspien started, seeming just at a loss for words as I was.
“You both look like fish with your mouths opening and closing like that.” Holden crossed his arms, leaning back on the wall.
“Oh, look who is cocky now that they found their mate.” Caspien raised an eyebrow.
Holden just smiled widely and looked at Cali with such affection.
“Why does everyone keep using that word? It sounds so possessive.” Cali tried to brush her hair back, but it was no use.
“Do you both want to come in? We can explain in there.” Caspien offered, shaking his head. “Mati
