A few weeks later
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Kaius was in the middle of reviewing diplomatic reports when his phone buzzed, the screen flashing with an incoming call. He glanced down and saw Gavi displayed on the screen. A smirk pulled at the corner of his lips as he leaned back in his chair and answered, bringing the phone to his ear.
"Hello?"
“My friend!” Gavi’s voice boomed through the speaker, full of excitement, and Kaius could already tell that whatever this call was about, it was something big.
Kaius chuckled. “Judging by your tone, I assume you either won a war or struck gold.”
“Even better,” Gavi drawled dramatically, and then, after a purposeful pause, he announced proudly, “I found my mate.”
For a second, Kaius was silent, processing the words, before a wide grin broke across his face. “No way.
