Chapter 23 Twenty Three

• Alexander PoV.
• On my 18th birthday, I anxiously prepared to meet my mate. The night before, I remember seeing my panicked reflection in a mirror, plagued with numerous thoughts and questions. My nerves were apparent, as I desired to appear flawless for my mate's arrival.
• However, as I patiently awaited my mate during the ceremony, the night slipped away without their appearance. I felt a deep sadness, but Laim, in his reassuring manner, instilled hope within me and compelled me to search for my destined partner.