Nash I get back to Temecula in time to hike in the hills behind Denali’s house and pick wildflowers. I’m acting like a f*****g teenager going on his first date. And honestly? I feel that out of my depth. I don’t know the first thing about being Denali’s mate or Nolan’s dad. But I definitely want to learn. Mrs. Davenfield watches me through her window as I hike down the hill with the flowers in hand. I’m pretty sure I see her smile, so I figure I’m safe from the shotgun for tonight, at least. I knock on the door. Denali answers wearing a slinky red wraparound dress. The kind that dips low in the front and shows off every curve of her delectable body. Yeah. I’m definitely going to have a hard time concentrating through dinner. I hand her the wildflowers and a smile lights up her beautifu

