Aubrianne looked at Zayne, flabbergasted, eyes wide, cheeks getting redder. 'Oh goodness, I could walk and greet his people. Don't tell me he plans to walk around with me like this.' She frantically thought, almost panicked.This is definitely not how Aubrianne imagined meeting Zayne's people. Plus, she wanted to properly acknowledge Mekhi and talk to him.Aubrianne leaned in and whispered, "Baby, please, I can walk." As soon as the words left her lips, she felt his hands tighten again.Zayne had missed Aubrianne with every fiber of his being; he had gone through sleepless nights. The little time they had together was cut too short.He'd longed to have her in his arms again, and now that she was there, he struggled to let her go.It was a battle, as both he and Aragorn felt the same. None could help the other; let go.Aubrianne gazed desperately into his beautiful blue eyes, wrapped her hands around his neck, and said, "Baby, please, let me talk to Mekhi and meet the others." she gest

Zayne could not fathom how he’d found himself in this scenario again, with the only difference being that, this time, it would be more of a challenge because there were no risks involved.They are no longer concerned about Aubrianne’s magic and unbinding her powers.Now it was free reign, and Zayne was not even going to sugarcoat this... He was struggling with it. So much so that he was willing to give in and let the chips fall where they may. He was not even going to try and lie to himself.It is what it is.But as time passed, more and more, Zayne battled with his conscience, simply because he was actually thinking of saying to hell with it. And he could not believe he was willing to.He needed to do this the right way for his people, to do right by them, and here he was willing to look the other way.Zayne realized he truly needed to talk to his mate for his sanity.Meanwhile, Aubrianne was oblivious to her mate's battle as she was having one of her own. Goddess, she did not think

Aubrianne then headed towards the food tent to grab a bite. The food tents had chips, dips, fondue, popcorn, a hot dog bar, fries, wings, and a stall of fresh, juicy fruits—watermelon, oranges, apples, grapes, berries, mango, guava, papaya, pineapple, strawberries, and bananas.And in a separate section, there were all the goodies to make s'mores and some other goodies. Marshmallows, chocolate, cream cheese dip, lots of crackers, infused marshmallows (wink, wink), peanut butter cups, flavored marshmallows, and even bacon strips.Kirrah had joined Aubrianne at the food tent, completely missing her heading there as she was looking at her mate flexing and cutting more wood.And some she-wolves were ogling. Kirrah did not like it one bit, but they were just looking, and she trusted her mate, but boy, did she want to gouge their eyes right out of their sockets.Nevertheless, she was so caught up that she had even missed the interaction with Mekhi, and she hoped he was okay. He seemed like

Aubrianne looked up to the ceiling. Even though she'd said it in her mind, she was slightly embarrassed about shouting, what's the big deal?When it WAS a massive deal for her mate."Yes?" Zayne's head turned toward her as he searched her face. Maybe this was his moment to reason with her and get the chance to explain things a bit better to her.Zayne hoped she would understand.However, he could not help but be curious and wonder what Aubrianne was about to say. Was she already choosing him and his people, given her attire?Aubrianne's eyebrows pinched. Determination took over her features as she held her mate's gaze."We will do the ceremony…" Well, obviously, Zayne immediately thought, of course they were doing the ceremony. SHE was his Luna, nothing was about to stop that reality.Nevertheless, he was interested to know where his gorgeous mate was heading.I realize how much this means to you." Aubrianne spoke, then added, "And your people…who are soon to be our people... plus, I

At that moment, Aubrianne was supposed to be happy. The man she loved was about to claim her, make her his Luna, then mate and mark her, making her his, and she was about to do the same, claiming the man her heart beats for.The man that consumed her thoughts, the same man that made her come alive and her world tremble, the same man that she adored and admired, and yet here she sat while being prepped and pampered, feeling melancholy.Aubrianne still had not gotten on to Jada, she had no way of doing so throughout the day, not even during her breaks for breakfast and lunch. Which meant Jada was not there for her big moment. Not even via video call.As she stared at herself in the mirror, sitting on the chair while the hair stylist fussed over her, Aubrianne wondered if her dad would make it.Aubrianne called him yesterday, told him she was going through with the Luna ceremony and that she would be marked by her mate.And after a long pause, she asked him to be there for her. He sounde