6 Max I hold Ethan’s hand tightly as we step off the stage, our faces in forced smiles as we wave at people. The press conference is over, we’re done for the night. And I’m so glad about that. As soon as the door is closed behind us I pull Ethan to me and hold him tight. It’s good to have him in my arms, to know he really is here. Because out there... out there are now our plans for the future, or at least most of them. Is it true that he is your mate? Yes Is it true that he was supposed to get married before? That is true Are you the reason it didn’t go through? No, I didn’t know him back then When will you hold the mating ceremony? In the near future And kids? I’m an Alpha, aren’t I, at some point in the future, sure What about the rumours that he is already living with you? I h

