Desmond's POV
I had always wanted to initiate Raine into my pack since the day she stepped her feet here. I wanted her close. I wanted to feel her deeply, connect to her more, speak into her head. I craved her proximity. I f*****g needed her to function.
I initially planned to give her more time. I wanted her to see the pack for herself and decide if she would like it. I truly hoped that she would, because I couldn't imagine her not wanting to belong with me.
Raine didn't give me an answer, but she smiled at me. That should be a positive sign. It had to be.
"There's news flying around about my mum and Alpha Vaughn," Raine said. "It's all over the were-media."
I smirked. "I know. I spoke to Vincent last night."
"Oh. That was fast."
I shrugged. "Vincent might be annoying, but he sure
