"A private flight would be best. That will give Mischa time to get to know her new mate before he returns home."

"The separation will not be easy for them," she said as she laid her head on my shoulder.

"She is not of age, and they will have to find a way," I said. "What is better, finding your mate before you are of age, or not finding your mate after?"

"Earlier the better. I want grandchildren," she said.

We were interrupted by the incoming call. I answered immediately, and Marina sat up in my lap for the call. We could see Alpha Stan, his mate Larissa on his...