Asteria Getting up out of John’s embrace was the last thing I wanted to do, but I knew we needed to make a plan for Black Raven Pack. Standing, I look at John in all his naked glory. “I think you need a ring there, stud,” I say, laughing. Stud, huh?” “Yes,” I reply. “Let’s go back to my clothes so I can get dressed. I'll get with Jasmine about the ring later.” We race to his clothes, and I watch intently as he dresses. “Yummy,” Akira rumbles in my head. I agree. Holding my hand in his on the walk to the dining room feels so right. We make our plates at the buffet, and while grabbing coffee, we sit. Eating, I listen as John and Matthew discuss how his first shift went. Looking over at my mom, she has a knowing smile. I’m sure I’m blushing, so she winks at me and then laugh

