••• Charlotte’s POV •••

“Why the gloomy face?” Ethan asked as I reached the Moon Crest Pack after my shopping spree with Olivia.

“Ethan...” I hesitated to tell him, but he was my brother. I always shared everything with him. “I... I met my second-chance mate.”

He looked surprised hearing my words. “Isn't that a good thing?”

“He hasn't shown up to meet me, and I can't find any information about him.” My heart fell again at the thought that my second-chance mate might not want me.

“Come here.” Ethan opened up his arms, and I gladly stepped forward, feeling instantly comforted by our familial bond.

“Lottie...” He started to...