Tamara
I turned my head and the towering Beta stood a few feet away. His scarred face looked softer now than it did when we first arrived.
I did not answer his question. Instead, I let out a dry, tired laugh.
"Isn't it funny?" I asked, looking up at him. "We have been in the same space for two days, but I still do not know your name."
A small smile appeared on his face. "My name is Kain."
"Kain," I repeated. I looked back down at the grass. "Do you believe in mates, Kain?"
He stepped closer and stood nearby. "I do. If I found my mate today, I would cherish her with all I have."
"Then why is everything here so difficult?" I asked quietly.
Kain shook his head. "Because I am just a Beta. You are different. You are the mate of the Alpha. The whole pack has very high expectations of you
