I walked down with my family to where Elder Clarissa and Connor were waiting for me. All of Pine Creek were there to witness our mating ceremony and everyone from the Aberrant Pack who came with Connor to free my pack joined us. I looked through the crowd for Rebecca, but she was nowhere to be found. Guilt formed in the pit of my stomach. How was it fare that I was getting my happy ending while she had to go through the pain of killing her own mate.
“I expected you to look happier” Connor whispered in my ear when I reached him.
“I don’t see Rebecca”, I answered to clarify my lack of enthusiasm and his smile faltered.
“She needs time, but I’m not wasting anymore” A grin reappeared on his face.
“After tonight you won’t be able to promise yourself to anyone again. You won’t be able to u
