I smiled at her as I gently caressed her hand with my thumb. The thrill was evident on her face, and for a moment, we gazed into each other's eyes.
"Alaric, when do you want to announce our decision to your pack?" she asked, finally breaking the silence.
"I can announce it after dinner," I replied.
Her face lit up with excitement. "I can’t tell you how thrilled I am right now."
I chuckled. “I can see that, and I am grateful to you for accepting me as your mate.”
She sighed with a broad smile, then stood up without holding my hand. "Then I think it’s best to head to the dining room. I can’t wait to see my aunt’s face when she hears the news."
I chuckled again, then stood up. Wrapping my arms around her, I led her inside. Since then, she hasn’t let go of me, not even as we walked into
