Selina's POV The lunch was great. Elise made BBQ ribs, Caesar Salad, and a pizza. She and I even shared a bottle of chardonnay. And we had Tiramisu for dessert. After lunch, the three of us were so stuffed, so we just sprawled out on the rug in the living room, chatting and giggling. For a moment, I almost forgot that my family was on the brink of collapse, and my mate was in love with another woman... Violet was happy too. She lay on her back, shaking her tail. She wasn't so relaxed for a long time. We hung out in her house till late in the afternoon. "Elise, thank you. For everything." I pulled her hand and looked into her eyes. "Come on. Between you and me, you never need to say that. You're like a sister to me. I'll always have your back." She gripped my hand firmly. "I wish I

