Erik's POV

"Married?!" I asked again, hoping to hear another response.

"Yes, they will get married next week," Clara said calmly.

"They've only known each other for over a month, and they will get married?!" I asked, my voice getting higher.

"Calm down, will you? It's not that surprising!" Clara exclaimed.

"It's too early," I said, shaking my head.

"Too early? When we first met, we already shared a bed. That's early," Clara retorted.

"That's a different matter," I said.

"Look, aren't you happy that his mate wants to marry her and take her as his husband, not just his mate? Melissa is not a child. She's an adult, even...