After talking to the farmers and fishermen, Kieran and Jeremiah went back home. As soon as they entered, Kieran saw Celestia talking with Flint in the living room. A strange feeling grew inside him. Without wasting a second, he walked straight to them and cleared his throat.
“Kieran!” Celestia said, surprised. “How was work?” she added.
Kieran didn’t answer right away. Something about seeing Flint near his mate made his chest feel tight.
“Excuse me,” Kieran said, reaching out and gently taking Celestia’s hand. “I’ll be taking my mate now,” he added.
Celestia didn’t resist. She stood up and followed him without a word. Kieran didn’t wait for Flint to speak—he just walked away with Celestia beside him, trying to calm the fire in his chest and passed by Jeremiah who was grinning widely
