Things were going well for the next couple of days but I couldn't help but feel nervous. I had been here for three weeks now. The final mating would be in seven days and the third ritual, any day from now.

My mother had not called me in the last few days and I didn't bother to call her. Each time we went out, I always looked around to try and see if I could spot Nevaeh.

One thing I was sure of, if she was here then she must be watching me closely. Her reason? I ...