Dorien had swiftly rejoined, and moments later, they had all felt a presence as Marian joined the group.
Marian’s connection had been completely open and pliant. There had been no reservation in her connection.
Before Dax could utter a word, Marian had supplicated.
“My Alpha, I greet you. Father, I greet you. Mother Luna, my Noble Alpha, my warrior brothers, I greet you all,” she commented steadily, her tone humble, her greeting to the Betas reminding them of who and what she was.
“I have done something without permission, but I am not here to apologize for it. That would demean everyone involved.”
“My heart calls to Reyland, your son, my Alpha, and I present myself to ask for your mercy.”
“This one time, my Alpha, for any love you may have had for me, when I was young, when you car
