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.
ask,"
beaming at her mate and
daughter of the Alpha of the
a question, but
I nodded.
I
lucky to be married to the Alpha. Don't listen to any of the rumors around this pack. He's a great guy and if he
but I couldn't help the unsettled feeling in the pit
to say," I told her honestly. "Thank
only a couple of others that I really tolerate around here. I'd like to add you to that
like that," I
was radiant as she grabbed a
She said excitedly. "I can't wait to tell the
Erik and she brushed her lips against his. His smile was showing
mate, so when it does happen, it's a
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