When he stepped into view, they saw that it was Asher. His eyes met Beryl’s across the distance. Beryl’s pulse skyrocketed, her heart beating so hard she was afraid it might break through her ribcage.
She was no longer aware of anything else around her as her eyes remained glued to the male on the other side of the garden.
Her mate.
On the other side, Asher stood glued to the spot, his eyes glued to the female on the other side. He had never thought that he would meet his mate this way–right here in the palace! While he was frozen in place, his wolf was restless, wanting to go to her.
“Wow,” Lyra said, looking at Beryl. “Is Asher really your mate?”
Beryl nodded, feeling her mouth go dry.
“I can’t believe you have never met him before,” Lyra said. “He is Julian’s Beta!”
“I know,” Ber
