"So, you wouldn't mind if I was Laura's mate? Even though I'm older than her? I know it bothers Melissa."
"It doesn't bother me. People find others to love that are older or younger than them all the time. I will gladly give you my blessing to be with Laura if it turns out that you truly are her mate."
"Do you think because of this pull I feel that we may find out earlier than usual that she's my mate?"
"Perhaps. You haven't been around in over two years. Maybe you two feel differently now. I know she has a boyfriend now. I would think that if she feels the same way that you do, that she would want to wait on you to return to her."
"I don't think she ever stopped being mad at me when I rejected her advances. She was only thirteen."
"She already tried to be with you?"
