Chapter68:

Nicolai had barely settled into his office when Kent burst in, his face etched with panic. Nicolai's brow furrowed in concern. "Kent, what's going on?" Kent couldn't sit still, pacing back and forth across the room. Nicolai's worry deepened, prompting him to rise from his chair and approach Kent. "Kent, what's wrong?" Nicolai asked, his voice laced with calm urgency. Kent finally halted his pacing, his eyes locking onto Nicolai's with a mixture of fear and anxiety. "I...I..." He stuttered, struggling to find the words. Nicolai took a step closer, his expression empathetic. "You what, Kent? Talk to me. You know you can tell me anything." Kent ran his hand through his hair in frustration. "I don't know how to say this to you, Nick." He sighed deeply. "Just tell me, you're starting to make me worry." Kent stared at Nicolai for a while before deciding to break the news to him, after all he needed someone to talk to and Nicolai is his only friend. "I...I found my mate." Nicolai eyes widened