Demi
My mind races with questions and doubts. Does Everett even want to marry me? Did my parents already speak with him? My heart feels like it’s about to burst out of my chest, and I don’t know what to do or how to react.
In the end, I blurt out the questions in my mind. “What? Are you serious? Did you speak to him already?”
“We did.” My mom smiles at me. “And aren’t you happy? I thought you had a crush on our beautiful Everett, and since you’re without a mate, we thought this would be a perfect opportunity to set you up for life. The two of you will have beautiful puppies, but of course, you can reject the idea. We won’t force you into anything, honey. The choice is yours.”
I feel a mix of emotions as my mom drops the bombshell. Part of me is flattered that they would consider me wor
