Maxim didn't understand his mate this time.
“Why should I do that?”
“Because I’m too weak to be the mother of your successor.”
Maxim closed his eyes in disbelief.
“Saoirse, I’m really sorry. I didn’t mean that. Please forgive me.”
“Your mother hates me.”
Maxim sighed. What could he say to that? Should he lie?
“My mother has to accept you. Probably it isn't easy for her either. I'm the only son of her, sharing my love and attention between my mother and my mate, which is new to her, too. They are going to move soon, and then you’ll be the only Luna. I won’t expect you to attend with me where you don't want to. How is that?”
Saoirse lowered her gaze. She thought there was no point in arguing with his mate. She knew she would not survive if they would banish her from the pack just bec
