“How do you want me to explain this to the pack?” Bel asked while casually gesturing to the greenery around. Why would he ask me what I wanted? “Just use the old ‘blessing from the Goddess’ line. People eat that up,” I joked. Belvedere nodded. He was smiling brightly. Like a full smile, not that stupid sexy smirk of his. A genuine, face-consuming smile. “This is amazing, you know.” He commented, taking in the breathtaking vitality of the surrounding forest. “About that. I didn’t do this,” I mentioned. “I heard you mention a forest spirit,” he said. I nodded and he continued. “You gave my Pack Land a forest spirit. An incredibly strong one at that,” he acknowledged. I flinched at his insinuation. “I did. Don’t think I did this out of love,” I said between my teeth. “You’re a good

