"Aidan!" Bowen called my name in a combination of panic and confusion. "Again!" I demanded. "What?" He was dumbfounded. "My name." I said quietly. "Say it again." He swallowed. "What really is going on? Can you tell me?" I stilled. Yeah! Can I tell him? Should I tell him now? How about my parents? Friends? Pack? It felt like swallowing even my own saliva became hard. I lowered my face even more. My nose is now touching his neck. Ah! How it feels good to be with him like this. I could get used to the wonderful sparks every time our skin touched. But, am I ready to face them all? Am I prepared to hear and see how everyone would react if they knew that Bowen is my mate? I sighed and pulled back. “Know that I’m pissed because you didn’t come and celebrate with me.” I told him sour

