Chapter 116 Sofia

• I had been desperately searching for the handsome warrior since earlier. From the moment he had escorted us to our seats and then left us to continue his duties, my eyes had darted around the field in search of him. The man I now knew was my fated mate. I had found my fated mate. Today had been so much bigger than I had ever imagined it would be...
• But, I was trying so hard to act like all was normal, and that nothing untoward was happening, because I did not want to explain to my parents about this right now. I did not want to disrespect the funeral of someone so many people loved greatly, by making this about me. But, the excitement that was buzzing through me was difficult to fight, and the urge to find him was strong. Yet, unfortunately, I had seen nothing of him since the moment he smiled coyly at me before leaving us at our seats. A knowing twinkle in his eyes. A secret between us both.
• But he had to leave. I knew he was on duty today, and I knew, from my father and my brother, that warriors took their roles extremely seriously. And, I would imagine, him being a young warrior, he would be trying to make a name for himself, build a good reputation within their teams, much like my brothers and cousins did. This was what was expected of them, and I could not think badly of my mate for wanting to do the same, even if it meant I was unable to see him because of it...