---POV: Ayden--- There she went again, wriggling her facial expressions from one form to another. She really is thinking about this. I’m really starting to think we are signing a contract. Better yet, I don’t think any contract deal I worked on has been this difficult. I don’t think anyone has fought this hard to keep their mate…ever. I heard my wolf chuckle then clear his throat. “Trust me, I’ll tell you when you’re ready.” What? I tried to ask, but I heard him chuckle again and decided it wasn’t worth it. He can be cryptic all he wanted. I’m sure this is for the history books within the main family at least, but at least I know she’s not faking it. There have been some that have tried, and they were met with the legitimate punishment. After smelling so many synthesized scents fro

