Ruby's POV A warm smile spread across her face, and for a moment, she seemed to drift off into a pleasant memory. We made our way to the lagoon. We settled onto a bench, surrounded by vibrant wildflowers. Melinda began to share the story of how she met Alpha Dante, detailing each part, and soon, we found ourselves laughing. It was late afternoon when we finally left the tranquil lagoon. As I approached the castle, I spotted Hayes, Zylon, Dante, and Callum. My mates' faces lit up with smiles. I couldn't help but rush towards them, my heart swelling. I had missed them so much. "I am," I could almost cry, I swear. Zylon lifted his hand to my cheek, wiping away the tears I didn't even realize I had. "Baby, why are you crying?" Hayes asked. "I don't know. I just missed yo

