Chapter 12- Nine years ago

Nine years ago

Seventeen-year-old Sarah placed her hand gently in the hand of one of her suitors as he whisked her away to the dance floor. She smiled as the suitor twirled her around to grab hold of her other hand.

"It's a pleasure to dance with you," the man whispered in her ears.

Jake was one of the suitors her parents had chosen for her. True mates were rare nowadays unless you were someone of power or rank. Therefore, once wolves had graduated from high school or had turned eighteen, whichever came first, they would begin the process of searching for their forever mate.

The pair of them had become quite acquainted as they both enjoyed each other's company.

"What has it been now? Four dance at three of these balls?" Jake asked as the couple waltzed around the room.

"I believe it has been something like that," Sarah laughed. "Dancing is delightful 2hen you aren't stepping on my feet."

Jake let out a loud boisterous laugh. Some people's heads turned around to look at the two of the