Unbelievable.If it were up to you, our mate would smell like popcorn, roast beef, and chicken wings.

Hey, smelling like chicken wings is a compliment!Max argues.

If I were you, I wouldn’t tell Sereia that,I deadpan.

Max ignores me.Matey,he links Freya instead.Do I smell hotdogs?

Freya almost doubles over laughing. She scoots closer to me and grabs my face between her hands. “Tell your silly wolf, yes, I got us some snacks.”

I chuckle and wrap an arm around her waist, pulling her into a kiss.

Hello Finn.I can suddenly hear a regal voice in my mind. I halt my movement, my eyes widening.

Sereia?I ask carefully.Is that you? You can link me now?

I can now,she sounds content.Freya is healing faster than expected.She pauses.Thank you for being a good man and a good mate to my human. She is everything to me.

I’ll always treat her right,I promise.I’ll show her the respect she deserves.

She seems content with my words, and for a split second, I can see the hint of a wolf. It must be her. She seems to be getting stronger.

“Finn?” Freya asks me curiously. “Did something happen?”

“Yes.” I smile. “Your wolf managed to link me.”

Her eyes widen, two pools of green looking at me in wonder and careful hope now. “Really?” she whispers.

I nod at her, happy to see her so joyful. Her wolf is right; they are both healing fast, but getting a peek at her reminds me that the pack doctor wants to see us again. In the meantime, my parents have joined us with some guards and curious pack members. News travels fast, and the fact that I have found a mate has gained a lot of curiosity.

I notice how my father tries to tone down his alpha aura whenever he is close to Ryllis and Freya. It might not be something significant to anyone else, but I’m so appreciative that he does it. It only strikes me now how lucky I was to be born to my parents.

“Did you girls have fun?” Mom asks hopefully, taking Freya’s hands into hers.

“Possibly too much.” Freya chuckles. “Right, Ryllis?”

Ryllis smiles. “Everyone was really nice. Alpha Celine too.”

“Did you bond with my sister a bit?” Steve asks hopefully.

Ryllis nods. “She is so sweet. It’s hard not to like her.”

Steve beams, obviously happy. I’m sure Ryllis will warm up to his other sister too. Harmony is Celine’s beta, and a strong she-wolf, but she is also kind and fun.

“It was fascinating to meet a female alpha,” Freya muses. “And Ryllis is right; she was so welcoming.”

“Yes,” Ryllis says, nodding. “She even helped Freya and I choose some lingerie.”

She doesn’t seem to notice what she just said, but Freya blushes, and Steve turns into an overripe tomato. I wiggle my brows at my mate.So, does that mean you got something spicy?

Be a good wolfie, and I’ll show you later,she teases right back.

I smile at her brightly.I'm at your service then, ma’am.

She rolls her eyes and smacks my arm.

“Oh, so that’s what you did.” Mom sounds mischievous now. “And I was wondering what Aurelia got in her tiny bag.”

“Flora,” Dad groans. “Please.”