Chapter 53: A Little Advice

Demi My cheeks instantly reddened, and Selene gave me a reassuring smile. “It’s okay, don’t be shy. You came to the right place. Go ahead and ask your questions. I locked the door so Typhon can bother us.”   I nodded my head, unsure how to begin without dying from embarrassment.             “Okay.” I said, then cleared my throat to begin. “First of all, how did Ryder and I know that we are mates. He’s part dragon. Don’t dragons have to have a mating ritual in order to find their mates?”   Selene nodded her understanding.             “Yes, normally that would be the case, but Ryder is a hybrid. His Lycan side has already claimed you as his fated mate, so no dragon ritual is necessary.”               “Does this mean once we complete the mating process, I’ll wear his mark on my neck?”               “I am positive that will be the case. Ryder is a new species, so there’s still a lot of questions about how things work. I know he and his family must be confused. It is my belief that his inst