River's POV:
I didn't want to talk about this right now. Mari had finally accepted her place here in my arms. She didn't want to leave me. I was overjoyed. I wanted to tell everyone and I wanted to kiss her for hours. Plus it was good to finally talk about my past partners and get it all out in the open. I could see that it helped ease her mind finally. She might not ever be comfortable with me having slept with the she-wolves of the pack, but at least she was sure it meant nothing to me now, I think. I sure hoped so.
"The council will be here tomorrow," I said and she furrowed her brow.
"That's good, right?" I sighed softly and flopped onto my side. I pulled her into my arms, and she blushed softly but snuggled in close.
"Normally, I would say, of course. Especially with that mutt cau
