Chapter 16: Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers: Islands in the Stream
Damien stiffened. "It escaped my mind," he replied with a forced calmness.
"Do you plan to attend the wedding?"
"No," Damien replied, trying not to picture Luna in the hands of another man. "Actually, I need your advice."
Lucivar perked up, sensing an opportunity to sound wise. "Advice? Oh, how rare. This must be serious."
"It is." Damien turned, finally stopping his pacing. "A... werewolf friend came to me."
"A what?"
"A werewolf. Friend."
Lucivar looked genuinely scandalized. "Vampires and werewolves don’t form friendships. We have truces. Temporary treaties. Casual threats."
"Well, he’s different." Damien waved off the comment, already regretting bringing it up. "So, turns out, he’s got a fated mate. A vampire. But her family is marrying her off. Against her will."
Lucivar’s eyes sharpened. "A vampire-werewolf mating? That’s... rare. I’d like to meet them."
Damien gave a tight smile. "I bet you would."
Lucivar rubbed his chin, settling into King Mode. "Werewolves have similar rights to us when it comes to fated mates. A fated pair has the right to at least explore their bond. It’s not something to ignore lightly."