Erik POV As our vacation neared its end, the last night approached rapidly. It didn’t take long for Amber and Ella to form a close bond and become great friends. Throughout the daylight hours, Sonya, Amber, and Ella were inseparable. Ella’s acceptance of who she was and the bond her son shared with our pups brought us a great sense of relief. Amber’s conversation with Ella about Mates is etched into my mind and I don’t think I will ever forget it. Ella found herself in a state of confusion when Amber referred to me as Justin and Daniel as her mate. When Amber explained we were all her mates, Ella’s face went beet red as she imagined what happened in the bedroom. I had been eagerly waiting for this evening, as it was the perfect opportunity to spend some quality alone time with Ambe

