ught glimpses of the other pack members. They seemed to be watchin

ith intricate carvings. Kaffy pushed it open, and I

and a large mirror dominated one wall. Damie

"I see you're looking a bit... rough. Kaffy, my dear, I t

ing on her lips. "Yes, Damien. I

oset, emerging with a stunning red dress. She helped me i

on staring back at me. The dress was stunning, and my h

with approval. "Much better, Or

r, but Kaffy's warning

led into the room. He looked... different. H

arm smile. "Oraliya, my dear," he said, hi

I hugged him tightly. "I'm glad to

l, I suppose it's time we got down to business. Kaffy, my dear, would

r was dressed in an elegant bla

n began to speak, his vo

siness. Oraliya, if you are going to stay in m

you to stay, I still need to know

kind of mission he wanted to give me,

be fine. I'll go to my parents

if you want to see me or nee

the mission?" I asked suddenly, I need to stay here and d

up to leave. I followed him to the entrance,

rt-lived, as Damien's sudden appe

voice low and husky, sending a thrill of surprise th

f all the people in the pack? I turned to face him, my eyes searching fo

s he falling for me? Was this some kind of twisted game? And

ged me forward. "Come on, Oraliya. Let's get out of here. The mission was a

Kaffy led me back to the room

unease that had settled in my stomach. What did Damien'

ng into the night, as I tried to make sense of the un

ore surprises, and I would be forced to naviga

MI

raliya to come down. I could feel m

r her, and I had to admit, I was a bit territorial about it. After all

r a long time now to bring my mate, b

has changed, assuring myself she is the type I w

oked... stunning. The dress hugged her curves in all

woman worthy of standing by m

cent of her wolf, a sweet and tangy aroma

ssessive sound that I quickly suppressed

Gideon, my beta, was chatting with his mate, Kaffy. They were s

a, were lounging on the couch,

silent. All eyes were on us, and I could sense t

amazing," Kaffy said, her

h, you're a vision. I can see wh

ed low over Oraliya's hand. "You look stunning,

verwhelmed by the attention. "Th

on in the room. They were all wondering why I chose Oraliy

conversation. "We have a long day ahead of

e walked, I could sense Oraliya's nervousness. She was

ke sure she was prepared,

e of satisfaction and happiness wash over me. The day had

morning, and my parents had been immediat

s, and she had effortlessly charmed

s, I could see the tension and ske

y mate, but not fully yet, and I could se

, saying our goodbyes. I couldn't help bu

at I had asked of her, and

ffy's best friend, waiting for us. Kaffy rushed over to greet

said, beaming with pride. "Caroline, th

k of shock crossed her face. "Awwn... baby girl, you guys look good to

row, feeling a p

aroline in

don't mind Damien. He's just

liya, her expression serious. "Welcome, O

s next words made her eyes narrow. "OM

sity was piqued

n ancient werewolf who has lived for almost a t

d heard her story, but I had never seen her in

ead. "Well, I'm not

nsion. "Let's go inside, guys. W

I need to tell my mom about th

line mistaken, or was there truth to her words? I bru

had been planted, and