Chapter 34: Soon-To-Be Mother And Father-In-Law

Rosette’ POV

Looking over at the doorway, standing next to both of my grandfathers, there is a man and woman, both of them looking ambivalent. The woman walks into the room, regal in every step, coming closer to me, Thaddeus and Amirah, a wry smile on her porcelain face. She shoots her eyes over to my soon-to-be sister-in-law, a glare resting on her face, before turning to my mate and I with a gleeful smile.

“Oh, don’t you two look cute!” the woman squeals happily. I give her a curious look, unsure of who she is. She does look a bit like Thaddeus and his sister, so I know she is a relative, possibly an aunt or grandmother, maybe even his mother. Seeing my curious glance, she says, “Oh, where are my manners? My name is Wren, Thaddeus’ mom.” She stands in front of me and Thad, reaching her hand out towards me. I hesitantly place my right hand into hers, thinking that she wants to shake it. She, instead, pulls me towards her, wrapping her pale arms around me. “What is your name, dear?