Dad looked each of us in the eye before saying, "Ellie inherited the combined powers of both her mother and her father. She has the potential to be the next queen of the Supernatural realm. That's why we think Alpha Conrad wants to force a mating between Ellie and Ian.".
Stunned silence followed dad's statement as four pairs of eyes focused on me.
Fiona's eyes widened in shock. "What do you mean, he is trying to force a mating? Ellie is only fourteen. And Ian and I are a couple. Our wolves are giving every early indication we are fated mates! He can't be serious!"
I immediately grabbed hold of Fiona and pulled her close to me while whispering, "Hush. Remember what we talked about before bed last night? I promise I will never be Ian's mate: fated, chosen or otherwise."
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