They hurried inside with their packs to find Tiana taking a whistling kettle off the stove. She smiled at them and gave them a curious look as they gently laid the parcels on the small, rough-hewn kitchen table. Tiana shook her head as she set three cups on the counter and added tea bags to each. Tiana poured the hot water into the cups as she said, “I know I asked for some personal things, but I don’t remember asking for that much. Did I overstep? I don't want the Alpha to think that I am using the pack.” Tiana’s breath caught as she continued, “Please tell me the Alpha isn’t angry with me. I would never intentionally take advantage of his kindness.” “No! Tiana, no one thinks that,” Vivian said as she hurried to Tiana. She took her hands and squeezed them. Vivian spoke softly as she tol

