I was eagerly awaiting the explanation Aly was going to give me about that custom or ritual of "marking." "I'm only explaining this to you because the expression on your face concerns me," Aly laughed. "I'd hate for you to curse Liam and Ethan so quickly after accepting them. Come to think of it, it might be fun to watch." "Aly!" I growled. "Just tell me what it is!" "Hasn't your wolf mentioned it?" she asked. "Gea can be pretty useless when she wants to be," I laughed. 'You returned to the pack and accepted them as our mates,' Gea huffed, rolling her eyes at me. 'The last thing I wanted was to drive you away again. Goddess knows you don't listen.' "So, basically, Liam and Ethan would bite you right here," Aly pointed to the spot where my shoulder met my neck. A strange sensation dan

