Ander - Chapter 2, Subchapter 3
Them and mateo and those others that saw _him_ come in yesterday morn." she jerked her head in ander's direction. "they been talking?" "all over town. i didn't treat a single patient today that didn't ask me if it was true or not.
Ander - Part 6: Subchapter 187
Nilia and mateo were lying on the floor in each other's arms, both of them only half conscious.
Ander - Chapter 1, Subchapter 9
Or mateo's _father_, she should say. that ornery old grey-fur was just as desperate to see his son get married as kiana's own mother, gods knew why.
Ander - Chapter 5, Subchapter 8
Lonin told me that his twins told him that mateo was in artello's, smashing up the place, raving about how- pfffft!!" micheal doubled over, clutching his stomach, barely able to breathe, let alone speak.
Picture Perfect Memories
But he didn't begrudge mateo--when he agreed that mat certainly _was_ a lucky guy, the sentiment was genuine. he did his job out of more than just familial obligation.
Ander - Chapter 1, Subchapter 7
mateo is a good fox. why not go through with it? you'd be the envy of many a vixen, i can assure you that." "i know mateo is a good fox, but i don't love him! i barely even know him!"
They are Smol - Arc 1
Who the hell is your mole, mateo?" "a karnakian. one of their lead senators." mateo said, matter-of-factly. nicholas leaned forward, studying his friend's face hard. "bullshit." "nope." "bullshit. mateo, there's no way - this is a psyop!"
~ Antlers and Anxiety ~
mateo followed with a fond ruffle of alden’s forelock, earning a tiny, involuntary lean that made kaela’s smile go loose and sleepy. “he’s still glowing,” livia murmured. “dimmer than earlier,” mateo chuckled, “but still very much on.”
Discovery
Kevin had looked up from adulterating his coffee to see mateo cruz sitting nearby. he shook his head disbelief; the last time he had seen cruz had been shortly after the attack.
Ander - Part 5: Subchapter 11
As in mateo's father? the one who paid the dowry for a wedding that ander completely derailed? 'michael' as in sarah's husband? the one she was still courting while sneaking off on her secret rendezvous with ander's father? _that_'michael'?
Ander - Chapter 1, Subchapter 33
She could see mateo's eyes widen in shock as he realised what she was doing. she could see the bolt itself, lazily spinning through the air.
Ander - Chapter 7, Subchapter 42
It used to be so simple, but ever since she met mateo it was becoming increasingly hard to do, and this place wasn't making it any easier.