Morna froze behind the young girl, her hands still clutching the measuring tape behind the girl.

What does it feel like to be bitten by a mate? Morna asked herself, feeling her ears start to tear up. She blinked severally.

“Um i- I'm sure it feels great. I mean…”, Morna substituted her lack of words with a fake laugh.

“Just great?” The young lady sounded disappointed.

“Is there anything you're nervous about?” Morna asked, hoping she could shift the attention away from herself.

“I don't know…” the lady's voice trailed off as she lifted her shoulders in a shrug. “It's just… My aunt says I got mated pretty young and...