Chaining Him

"That's right. I had this mark even before I met him – wait… hmm never mind," Elsa said stirring curiosity from everyone in the room.

"What is it dear, tell us," Valeria said.

Elsa turned to Laureen's grandmother and asked, "Is it possible for a werewolf to mark their mate before they come of age? Or can they mark their mate unconsciously?" 

The old woman gazed on an empty wall thinking deeply, "Such were never heard of. But perhaps you can ask the seer after the wedding? It doesn't matter now if he marked you on purpose or not, you will be wed and will complete the mating bond tonight anyway."

"But I still want to know how it happened," Chris said and Elsa chimed in.

"Me too."

"Alright, that's settled then. Everyone out! Let the bride finish her preparation for the wedding! Out, out, out!" Arla gently pushed the old women toward the door not knowing that Chris had slipped her watch.