Andrew's office was a calm, orderly space, but today, even its gray tones and tidy desk couldn't ground him. Lauren closed the door behind her and dropped into the chair opposite him, her expression expectant. Andrew leaned forward, running a hand through his hair.
"Lauren, I'm incredibly confused," he admitted. "She's my mate, the other half of my soul, but I have no idea how to connect with her. She's distant, closed off—I had to practically beg her to meet my eyes. It's like she's afraid to even exist around me. What did you learn from her during that garden walk? Brilliant idea, by the way. I thought you'd be gaining intel on Gold Peak pack, not learning about the inner workings of my mate..."
Lauren shrugged, crossing her legs. "Honestly? She barely spoke. I had to draw her out with
