Chapter 35 (Tour Around The Border)

Valeria POV

We walked around the border, and there were so many men here. They all bowed as we passed, dressed in armour and carrying weapons.

“That will be so heavy,” I said. Damien smiled, his warm hand holding mine securely.

“It is heavy, but as time goes on, it gets easier to wear. Now it practically weighs nothing to them,” he said. I smiled, looking up at him.

“Don’t you feel weird holding my hand? You are their Alpha, and they are not supposed to have a mate,” I said. He smiled.

“They are actually happy to see us together, and they are made to understand they chose this life. Because seeing mates together shouldn’t make them feel weird, they were definitely not forced. When the recruits start, you will see how many men will come out to join them. Wanting to be safe and keep your pack safe is an honourable thing to do, and they all have my respect,” he said. I looked at the warriors around, and they nodded at what he said. They are really happy to be warriors here.

“Let’s go to