NovelGoldChapter Two Hundred and Ten Chapter Two Hundred and Ten Phil and I joined the pack patrollers.
"We've got it covered here." Phil assured them, and they spread out, giving us sprivacy. "You're very observant," he says, and I assumed he was referring to my carlier suspicion.
"It's actually written all over your face. You look stressed." "Well, you're the only one who noticed." "Maybe I do have a knack for picking up on things." I knew he wasn't the type to share his personal problems, so I couldn't push him; he'd talk when he felt ready. At least he had admitted to my suspicion that something was indeed wrong.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"It all started back at the mate ball. Right after the 'big announcement.' I had gone to grab schampagne when I caught the scent. That's when I finally understood what everyone had been going on about. The scent was heavenly. She must have arrived late, I'm sure I would've noticed if she'd been at the ball earlier." I didn't bother admitting that all this time, I had assumed he was mated. I realized I knew so little about those close to me. I had always seen Phil as my advisor, never thinking to ask about his personal life because he clearly wasn't one to share. I couldn't imagine what it must have felt like to be mate-less all these years. Swere okay with not having mates; in fact, I once thought I didn't care about having one myself.
"Wow! Congratulations. I'm so happy for you." I said truthfully, even if my response had ca bit late.
"That's the problem. I can't... I can't claim her." "What do you mean you can't claim her?" I asked, but he didn't seem ready to answer that. So, I tried again. "Does she know you're her mate?" "She does, but I kind of... walked away.' I stared at him, at a loss for words. I wasn't great with these kinds of conversations, but I had to try.
"Was it her... looks?" "No. She's... very, very beautiful." He said, seeming lost in thought, as if picturing her, before he shrugged. "But I can't." "You seem physically attracted to this girl. That's a start," I pointed out.
"It's not that simple. She's... young." "That's hardly a problem- "Kaida. She cannot be more than eighteen, and I'm forty." Oh.
Oh.
I was definitely not prepared for this at all. I took a moment to think of what to say next.
"Still, I think you should talk to her about it." 1/2 Chapter Two Hundred and Ten Phil shook his head. "She had been trying to reach out to me, but... I can't be her mate." "The moon goddess paired you both for a reason." "You realize that if I had a daughter, she would be around her age." "But she's not your daughter. She's your mate." "The moon goddess could sometimes make mistakes." "Then tellwhen you think about her, does it feel wrong?" I asked.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"No. It doesn't. But that doesn't make it right." "So, what is your plan?" "I'll have to reject her. I'm sure she would find someone better and... younger."
I thought back to how broken I had felt when Alexander rejecteda part ofhad been ripped out, and I imagined how the poor girl would feel if that happened to her.
"What if she never truly recovers from that? It could destroy her completely. You might think that it's the best idea, but what if it's not? What if things turn out to be so much worse?" "That's my worry and also the reason I haven't reached back to her." "Phil. I know this is all complicated, but I want you to try speaking with her." He nodded, finally. "You're right. I should." His eyes met mine then. "Any tips on what not to do?" Oh, hell. I had to give relationship advice too?
"Uhmm, just don't speak to her like she's a child. Make her feel like an adult capable of making her own decisions and a person who understands what she wants." A small smile spread on his face. "You're very good at this, you know." "Well, I surprised myself on this one." I replied, and he laughed; I couldn't help but join in.
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