Chapter 13

Four years later

Years had passed since Francine first realized her feelings for Azure. And now, she was finally turning 18, the age at which most she-wolves found their mates. She was thrilled and couldn't wait to confess her love to Azure, who had been living with her family for the past few years.

Azure had become a permanent person in their home, and despite the fact that her father had never legally adopted him, he had become a part of their family. He still had no surname, but that didn't seem to bother Francine or her family in the slightest. They loved Azure as if he were one of their own.

As Francine's birthday approached, she found herself getting more and more nervous. She wasn't sure how Azure felt about her, and she didn't want to risk ruining their brother-sister relationship by confessing her feelings. But she knew she had to take the chance.

As the day of Francine's eighteenth birthday arrived, her parents spent thousands of dollars in throwing her a luxurious debut