"Despite all you say and do, it's clear that you miss your wolf," Adrian said.
Ava sighed. "How can I not? You brought me to a werewolf pack," she said in sarcasm.
"If it helps, I'm glad you're here," Adrian said.
Ava shook her head. "You should know by now that I don't give two hoots what you think," she said. "I am mostly here because I need protection."
Adrian chuckled. "You know I'm glad all the same."
Ava rolled her eyes. "You were going to miss tonight," she said. "Did you see how excited June was? She was even happier that her most-loved ones were here to witness this. Why would you want to miss this? "
Adrian turned to Ava curiously, watching her in the moonlight.
"I didn't think I would find a woman that would worry about my family even more than I do," he c
