l

pecially the day before the Alphas were set to arrive. The distant sound of hammering had been a constant reminder that her father was constructing his masterpiece in the clearing. Eve

, looking over the reports from the trainers, requests from the wolves assigned patrol to switch shifts or take a certain time off. She didn’t do anything with most of these things, letting h

and compete for her hand had agreed. It was both terrifying and enchanting at the same time, and no matter how man

type of person to use social media to stalk people. She hadn’t searched for anyone’s pictures or tried to find out who was a good son or who might forget to p

be my desk?” sh

ll of the little details of running to packs. Would they integrate or stay separate? Where wo

n. They would work together to make sure all of the citizens of both of their packs were well taken care of and provide

rom the envelopes to the door where her best fr

rlll?” Ellie winked at her friend, not really wanting to hea

amazing. So great. Anyway, I just

across from her. “Just... wonde

s time tomorrow, you might be falling in love with your soon-to-be husba

ogant jerks, none of which are

you thought about what might happen if you do conne

What if she developed feelings for one Alpha, but another one was declared the winner, and she had to marry him? A flicker of

, I’m sure it’ll be a lot of fun to watch.” She winked,

to stop laughing and turn their heads in that direction as Hans pulled

pen. “But… it’s only Thursday. They are

er. “Apparently, Strand Hanson of the R

ing that it smarted a little. She took a few deep breaths as the boys came

Andrew is helping him unpack his luggage

oes he have?” Ellie

e saucers as he gestured, implyi

lp me,” Ell

iend, but she knew what she’d said was true. If she’d asked the Moon Goddess to bring her fated match, p

chair and stood. “Gu

come?” C

knows he’d better treat you r

ee of us combined,” Hans reminded his best friends.

sending him tipping into the wall. They all laughed, and she knew Hans was joking. As overly pro

ding suitcases from a large SUV. Two more cars were parked nearby. While she’d said the Alphas could bring guests, she hadn’t expected anyon

dsome, muscular man with dark hair slicked back in

ips drawn into a straight line of fr

d better things to do than unload luggage. Then, Strand turned and looked into her eye

ck of her hand and placing a kiss on her knuckles. “I’m Strand Hanson of the Cryi

’ll see about that,” she said. The confident look on his face didn’t waver. “It’s nice to mee

invitation said to arrive tomor

ase make yourself at home, and let us know if you need anything. I hav

me for dinner?” he asked, his ey

I’d have dinner with him tonight so we

elf before the others arrived? She began to wonder if he realized that she

ps I’ll see you later

arry him? That queasy feeling was back full force. “Sure. That would be great.” It was a lie, but

e brothers” joining in behind her as she headed over to tal