Chapter 22

“Well, as you probably know our courting was for treaty and trade. Now, there was no promise that we would mate, considering the courting had to go without complication. However, it was implicitly implied to both of us that failure and non-compliance wasn’t an option. Luckily, for me. I adored her from the get-go. She was all fire and brimstone at our initial introduction, I honestly thought I was going to lose my head at the time,” Uncle paused to chuckle fondly at the memory.

“It took her about six months before she fully committed to the courtship. Though once she did, she was all in. I couldn’t believe it, and neither could anyone else. Marina never wavered. We were officially mated; all treaties and trade contracts were finalized on the one-year anniversary of our courtship date. Of course, right after our honeymoon, the propositions started. We couldn’t bond like you and Lexus can. Not with me being a beta. So, the council prompted Marina to finally take an omega, even as a play