Unfortunately, Ruslan couldn’t keep his promise right away. He was forced to leave his pack together with Marcus. An emergency meeting had been called due to a financial crisis. The Alphas had to resolve economic issues affecting several countries.
By the next time, however, he prepared thoroughly.
A bouquet of blue and white carnations was brought into Polina’s office. The note invited her to a midnight picnic. She smiled as she read the short message. An hour later, another box arrived, tied with a silver ribbon. When she opened it, she saw a light chiffon dress and a soft blush-pink shawl. The dress was snow-white, embroidered with silver thread. The shawl reminded her of dawn, blending shades of pink and orange. The dress immediately evoked wedding associations. Holding it up against
