#Chapter 12 The Mother the Mate and the Overheard Secrets

Through Elroy’s Eyes My mother lived in the southern tower. I made my visits here as frequently as I could to help ease her seclusion, but this was the first time in a while I’d had actual news to share. I was internally giddy to inform her she was going to be a grandmother, but I hadn’t actually asked Olivia. As desperate as I was to see my mother’s face light up it would be wrong to spill the proverbial beans without Olivia’s say-so, so I begrudgingly decided I’d tell her on my visit tomorrow and stick to the other news. “I found my Mate.” My mother’s eyes widened, and for a moment all she did was stare at me. Then she smiled so brightly I forgot about everything else—my mom was happy. I’d made my mom happy. “Oh, Elroy!” she gasped, immediately shuffling to my chair with tears in her eyes. I returned her embrace. “When? Who? How? Tell me everything!” I chuckled as she pulled away, just enough to look up at me. “Also, why did you wait until the tea was done steeping