Her short curly blonde hair bounced around her narrow features and her pink lips were turned upward in a curious smile. I recognized her from around the pack, but like the others, I hadn't really spoken to her. "Cupcakes and cookies," I announced. "It's my apology for last night."
She frowned.
"What happened last night?" Seemed genuinely curious.
"I kind of ran out on the banquet," I told her sheepishly. "I don't want that to be my first impression on everyone. I'm not usually like that."
That was kind of a lie, but she didn't need to know that.
"Oh, right. I heard about that," she said. "I'm sure you had your reasons. You don't need to explain a thing."
I raised my brows; surprised by her kindness. It was the first real kindness that I received since arriving at this pack.
"I'm Cara by the way," she said. "Gamma Erik's mate."
My mouth fell open as I turned around to see Erik placing the last plate of cookies on one of the tables. He had a smile on his lips and the twinkle in his eyes showed me that Cara was telling the truth. "You didn't tell me you were mated, Erik," I told him, disbelief evident on my face.
His smile widened.
didn't ask,"
back to Cara who was beaming at
daughter of the Alpha
a question,
I nodded.
I
married to the Alpha. Don't listen to any of the rumors around this pack. He's a great guy and if he married
but I couldn't help the unsettled feeling in the
say,"
couple of others that I really tolerate around here. I'd like to
like that,"
smile was radiant as
She said excitedly. "I can't wait to tell the
lips against his. His smile was showing even with her lips pressed against his. My heart swelled for them; it
mate, so when it
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