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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