I’m in awe and don’t hear my father enter the room. “Cara, what are you still doing here, training started 30 minutes ago.” I whip my head at the clock and I’m shocked to see that I’m late for training. “Dad, look what my mystery man left at our door.” I show him the dress and the jewelry. “Well
On the morning of my birthday, I wake early. Since it is my birthday, I am going to spend it how I choose. And I choose to start my day watching Cara kick my warriors' butts. I go to the window and wait. And wait. She’s not here. I’ve never seen her miss training. Could something have happened? I
When we get back to the packhouse, it’s time to start getting ready. After showering again, I get dressed in black dress pants and pair it with the black dress shirt with peacock green cuffs, color and trim that I got specifically so it would match Cara’s dress. I’m really hoping she accepts the gif
As we walk up to the club, my stomach feels like a swarm of bees have suddenly taken up residence and I feel nauseous. As soon as we walk in, it feels like the entire room goes silent and everyone turns to look at my father and I. I feel a slight blush on my cheeks and I’m ready to bolt, until I s
He looks up into my eyes. “Let Artemis come forward.” I do as he says, letting Artemis come forward. Dean walks up to join our group and whistles. “Whoa.” A couple of other guys who overhear us, turn in our direction and look at me. All of them had various reactions of awe. “What??” I ask impatient
After getting a drink, I’m immediately swarmed by pack members of all ages wishing me a happy birthday. My eyes keep scanning the room, hoping to see Cara. I’m desperate to know if she is wearing the dress I got her. My entire plan for tonight depends on it. Chase comes over to pull me out of the g
I’m pulled into group after group of well wishers, asking about when I’ll take over as alpha, will there be a graduation party, have I found my mate? I try to maintain the conversations as well as I can, but I’m watching Cara. I can’t look away, especially when Trevor and some other younger warriors
When he asked me to dance, I stared at his hand for a moment. What is he doing? When I collect myself, I put my hand in his. It’s his birthday and nearly the entire pack is here. There’s no way I can say no without it becoming a huge issue. He pulls me into him, sliding his warm hand around my wa