“Okay, I guess I am not left with much choice then...” I began. If they want me to go on, then it is only proper that I should oblige them. Rich cut in. “When it comes to us you don’t have much of a choice because a problem for one is a problem for all” I smiled faintly, he was right. We do all we can to help one another and maybe it is best to discuss this with everyone. Who knows who could be of help? “You see, it is not really a problem,” I said. “Then tell us, what is it?” the luna demanded. “It is actually a request on my path to the Chamlar. It may be huge or small depending on how you look at it” I replied. “No demand would ever be huge coming from one of us” the Chamlee responded. “Thank you so much, my Chamlee” I greeted. “I would like to ask for a favour from the luna” “Go ahead, Landon” the luna responded. They were all patiently waiting to know what was bothering me and this alone gave me the assurance that I needed. If they are all by my side, then I would never feel alone. I began. “My luna, all my life I have been a soldier and I think this has suppressed a greater part of my wolf. The major thing my wolf is keen on is taking orders and fighting. In fact, to put it explicitly, that is the only thing it is good in” “I see. So what is the challenge here?” the luna asked. “I... I.. no, you see... you were the...” I stuttered helplessly. I was lost for words. How do I remind her that she found a mate for Rich without appearing entitled? She is my luna and I wouldn’t want it to look like I am taking her kindness for granted. “You have to take a deep breath before continuing, Landon” Rich suggested. “Okay... okay, man,” I said and took a deep breath. When I felt more relaxed, I continued. “My Chamlar, my wolf cannot find a mate, it has never been trained for such possibility. Even I never thought about the prospect of a mate all along until... until...” I stopped. “Until what happened?” the Chamlar asked. Oh no, this is getting more exciting. I never anticipated that it will be this difficult. I have been practicing this all week and now my guts fail me. How would they understand my plight if I can't reveal it to them? I have to gather the courage to say all I have in mind. Only then would they be able to determine if they can help in any way. SCARLET’S POV I think I understand where Landon is going. It was the same for me. My wolf has always been suppressed all through my growing-up days and it was almost like an omega wolf. The effect of that is that even till now, I never found my mate. I am happy with the Chamlee and lord Nathan, but then, what could equate to that joy of having a mate bond? “My Chamlar, even this was the same for Rich, and you helped him with Lara and now they are happy. Please, help me with someone too. I know that it is only you that can get the best for me” he got up and made to kneel before me. I smiled, I never imagined that it will get to this. “Landon, you can get up already. There is no need to kneel before me. I know exactly what you want” I instructed. He stood and went back to his seat. “What is the name of your wolf?” I asked. “He is Blair” he responded. I decided that it was best to speak to Blair since I know that he is listening to us. “Blair, know it this day that you are a free wolf. You can only continue to work with me if you desire to” I declared. Everyone was stunned. They could not understand the effect of what I had just done so I explained it to them. “I want Landon to experience the joy of finding a mate. Now that his wolf is free, he would consider other broad possibilities and thus, use his senses for other things. Hopefully finding a mate would be one of those” “Thank you, my luna” Landon said happily. “I know you would want me to handpick a mate for you, but I want that to be the sole prerogative of the moon goddess. As for Rich and Lara, I did not impose them on each other. What I did was only to make them realize what they fail to admit to themselves. When it comes to marriage, I would not want a repeat of what happened to me. You of all people should be very much aware of that” I explained to him in detail. He is a smart man, and I know he will understand perfectly. LANDON’S POV Yes, what was I thinking? She is right. Even I noticed the bond between Rich and Lara even though it was an unspoken one. Given what the queen passed through in her arranged marriage with alpha Jake, then it will only be proper if she chooses to be against such an idea. She was kind to me by setting my wolf free. Even now Blair is already jubilating inside of me. It was as if something spectacular was going to take place. *I understand Blair, we are now free from being servants and now it is time to quit being overly excited about it you have to make me concentrate* I appealed. *Can't you feel it? That scent...* he asked. *What scent are you talking about?* I asked him. *Smells of freshwaters and olives. It is drawing closer* he replied. Yes, I can perceive the smell of fresh spring waters and olives but I thought it was from the dishes. I agree that I started perceiving the scent not long ago but how else could I have been able to explain such a captivating fragrance? It was getting closer and stronger by the seconds and I wonder if it was coming from the kitchen. Maybe they are making us another course meal. *Keep quiet, hard skull, it is not coming from the kitchen. It is coming to us* Blair yelled in annoyance. *Coming to us, how is that possible, what does that mean?* I asked. *It is our mate, hard skull. She is finally here. I can feel her* he exclaimed. Our mate? I am a mate to one of the cooks, why haven’t I noticed before now? *She is not one of the cooks, I can feel it* he revealed. *Then what is with the smell, and why is it getting us excited?* I asked. *What else do you know apart from saving lives and fighting, hard Skull? The scent is exactly the way our mate smells to us. It is her unique fragrance. Do you even know anything about werewolves and the mate bond?* he yelled. *How do I know? I have spent all my life with alpha Jake and he never had a mate. None of us ever did* I retorted. I was still on the batter with my wolf when the door opened and in came Dawn, looking the way I have never seen her before. *Dawn* I exclaimed in surprise while trying to think straight. She was amazing. I know that she has always been beautiful, but tonight she was spectacular. It was more as though this was my first time meeting her. I was drawn to her in a strange and amazing way. It was something that I cannot explain. *Yes, man, she is our mate. Claim her immediately* Blair ordered. Dawn stopped at the door and gazed directly at me. I was a bit confused, is she feeling the same way with me too, or will she reject us without giving it as much as a second thought, will she accept an ordinary wolf for her beta wolf? Now I understand. She has always been my mate and that is why I always have this tingling feeling around her. Did she notice that we are mates before now, and if so why hasn’t she said so, why did she have to wait this long? *She will not reject us, I can see it already. Her wolf already loves us* Blair yelled inside of me. I got up and could barely take my eyes away from her. I did not care about all the people in the room. All I wanted was to have my mate to myself. Staring at ourselves, we both heard ourselves say. “Mate”