The next morning, Felita dressed quickly in a sweatshirt and leggings. She slipped on a headband and left her hair loose around her shoulders. She hurried to the packhouse for breakfast. She found Vallin in the dining hall with Drevin and a handful of other friends at their usual table. She piled pancakes and bacon onto her plate and joined them. She sat next to her mate and nudged him with her shoulder. "I brought you more bacon," she said in greeting.
He kissed her cheek and grabbed a few pieces off her plate. "Thanks, babe," he answered and continued his conversation with his best friend. Usually, Felita was very vocal in their group conversations, but today, she was quiet, her mind still on her unique mate situation. Vallin either didn't notice how quiet she was or didn't feel the ne
