Charlie lost Dex’s scent as she followed it into the ballroom, and it fell amongst the crowd. So many wolves were in attendance that the air was full of familiar smells that laced and looped around Dex’s in a subtle mask of camouflage. His talents as a warrior made him blend easily within the large gathering of wolves and the pit in Charlie’s chest grew, knowing he was evading her. If he didn’t want to be found, he would stay hidden from her until he changed his mind.
Charlie hadn’t wanted him to find out about Jay like that. Dex had been understanding of her situation before he knew who her mate was, but the implications of her and Jay’s actions kicked up so much more stigma and pack politics that would be hard for anyone to just accept. She had wanted to tell him for days, but the fea
