The pack was shocked when Darion announced that they had arrived. The hillside was deserted, covered in a blanket of thick moss that was a continuation of the greenery that the forest had provided. Trees rustling in the breeze was the only noise that could be heard. Oblivious to the confusion he had caused, Darion watched as his mate lowered her wolf to the ground to allow a very old and delicate lady off her back. Her attentive nature made him even more determined to claim her, if she would give him a chance. He could see that her wolf was desperate to approach him, but turned away at the last moment. They obviously didn’t agree with not accepting the mate bond, and Darion desperately hoped that her wolf would convince her to at least speak to him. Alger was grumbling in his head, critici
