Chapter 280. The Brother

TAWNY

“…And I missed this?” I stand, crossing the room knowing that the presence of shock on my face is still fully on display, and hug Tristan. "I'm happy for you, truly, but…"

"I understand your hesitation, princess. I'm sure you are wondering what this means for you and Sir Crimson," Tristan says while returning my hug.

I let go of him and take a step back, my hands wiping down my pants. I shake my head, "No," I say slowly. "Actually, I was wondering what this meant for you."

I sit back down on the couch in the parlor room where I met up with Tristan who had just confessed that Gillian was his mate. His second chance mate. He had already told me how he lost his wife and children many moons ago to a boating accident. My heart had bled for him and now my heart leaped for him. He was a kind man, in so many ways he reminded me of Hunji, smart, patient, and wise.

What was really plaguing my mind was the co