The following day, stepping out of my room, I find Theo standing in front of my door.

"Theo," I say, a little surprised to see him.

"Come with me," He says and walks down the stairs.

I follow him to the living room, and he does not speak until I sit down.

"I have realized that finding your mom by yourself is very important to you. I have decided to let you continue with your search on one condition," He says, and for the first time since I met my mate, he has brought ...