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“I'm thinking that’s probably a good idea.” Merida motioned to him with her eyes to follow her.
“I’m going to go off with her for a bit, if that’s alright,” Caspian said, looking at Grayson and Caden.
“Have fun!” Caden said with a cheesy grin, waving after him. He walked up to Rosa as he watched them walk away. “So, what was that?”
“That was a selkie. It’s a seal that can shift into a human. It’s a type of water spirit fairy. There’s a lake within your pack territory, isn’t there?” Rosa asked, seemingly remembering one.
“Yes, there is.” Caden answered.
“Good. Selkies love the water. It’s something they won’t part from, even for their mate. They should be able to work things out, as long as they live near a large body of water.” Rosa smiled. Caspian had always been a nice guy, and he deserved a sweet girl by his side.
“The guys are dropping right and left.” Grayson chuckled. First Caden and now Caspian.
“Just wait until it’s your turn.” Caden said with a chuckle. There was suddenly an awkward silence.
“It won’t be,” Grayson said with a matter-of-fact tone.
“Huh?” Caden didn’t get it. Why wouldn’t it be?
“I already decided. I don’t want a mate. Even if I find one, I’ll reject them. Nothing … nothing will come between me and my loyalties to Lita and Asher. I don’t want a mate.” This was just how Grayson felt. It was true, though. Very few guardians had ever settled down. They took their job too seriously. They aren’t able to give their mates the attention they deserve, so they don’t take one at all.
“You could have both. I’m sure your mate would understand your job.” Caden tried to urge him. He knew how it felt having Rosa. He wouldn’t want him to go without having a mate. He was still protective over Lita. That hadn’t changed. Though, to be honest, Rosa did come first in his mind.
“I know I can. I choose not to. I’m okay with it. It’s what I want, and I’m happy. I have my family. I don’t want a mate. This is my own personal choice.” Grayson reached down and hoisted up both boys, grinning at their excitement.
“I’ve only ever heard of a couple of guardians ever taking a mate. It’s actually normal for them to forgo having a mate. I’ve never heard of any of them regretting their decision.” Rosa placed her hand in Caden’s, linking her fingers with his. This was just part of being a guardian, a personal choice they made. It wasn’t forced upon them.
“We have to go back and tell Lita and Asher about Caspian. They would want to know of this news right away,” Caden said excitedly.
“We don’t have to go back. I already told Asher and Lita. We aren’t far enough away that mindlinks don’t work.” Grayson chuckled at Caden. He really could be absent-minded at times.
“Oh yeah … I forgot about that.” Caden gave them a crooked smile and giggled sheepishly.
“You’re a werewolf. How do you forget about mindlinking?” Grayson raised his brows and stared at him in disbelief.
“I just get excited and carried away sometimes, and the obvious slips my mind,” Caden grumbled out, feeling a bit embarrassed.
“Wow … you are a lot like a kid. Perfect playmate for the twins.” Grayson bounced the two boys up onto his shoulders, causing them to giggle.
“Don’t be jealous, Grayson. I promise I’ll make time to play with you, too.” He flashed him a wide, white grin, and received Grayson’s signature eye roll.
“Come on, boys. I’ll show you how much faster I am than Caden by beating him in a race with you both on my shoulders.” Grayson grinned at Caden. No matter what it was, there was always room for a little competition.
Rosa watched Caden and Grayson take off running down the shoreline. She knew that life was always going to be fun and exciting with Caden in her life. She was lucky to have found her perfect match. In a short amount of time, she already knew she couldn’t live without him.
Chapter 85
Lita walked back into the other room and draped herself in Asher’s arms. It had been a long day. She couldn’t leave herpatients, but she did want to meet Caspian’s mate. She was sure they needed some alone time, though.
“Do you think Caspian is ready to share her yet?” Lita asked with hopeful eyes.
“I think he’s had her to himself long enough. I’ll tell him we’d like to meet her and ask him to meet us here.” If Lita wanted something, Asher was going to make sure she got it, even if it was something simple like meeting someone else’s mate.
Alice and Nathon sat in the garden with them as they waited for Caspian. Alice stayed quiet, but she already knew which of her subjects would be leaving her. Her gift of premonition was getting more reliable lately..
Caspian walked hand in hand with a dark-haired beauty. She seemed a bit nervous as they approached the palace garden.
“Caspian, is this your mate?” Lita asked happily.
