Kallisto's POV

Fated mate?

What does that mean?

Dad called me a late bloomer. What does that even mean?

I lean against the door, holding the doorknob. I stare at the gap in the door, listening to Dad and Apex speak. When I hear silence, I close the door as quietly as possible.

Footsteps.

I rush to the other side of the bedroom. My heart pounds as my mind tries to process their conversation.  I have to plead with Dad to convince Apex. ...