"Thank you, Ms. Bridget," Alpha Lake, said, opening the lid up of a container."Oh, please, it's just a bento, I didn't have the strength to cook anything tonight. So don't worry, it wasn't stressful," Ms. Bridget said, smiling."It's still going to be yummy, so, thanks," Audrey smiled at the woman.Ms. Bridget smiled warmly at her. She was happy seeing Audrey and Alpha Lake finally start to get comfortable beside each other, they seemed like they were getting along just fine. But she wished they would stop denying the sizzling hot chemistry between them, it'll do them some good to accept their feelings for each other."Want me to feed you, kitten?" Alpha Lake asked and took his fork to feed Audrey."No! I've got hands, and, don't call me that in front of people..." Audrey subtly jerked her head towards Ms. Bridget."Ooh!" Alpha Lake acted surprised like he was truly surprised by the news."Yeah!" Audrey slowly nodded her head, playing along with him."Ok, how about when no one's arou

Audrey quickly ran up the stage, Sandra trailing behind her.She reached Maria and squatted before her, palming her face.No one was paying attention to them, everyone was busy exiting the hall to find shelter till everywhere was announced safe again."What do you think you're doing?" Audrey asked angrily."Helping you," Maria smirked."For fuck's sake! This is no time to make jokes! Get up!" Audrey waved her hand over Maria's wrist, releasing the chains."I knew you would save me," Maria smiled."Come on," Audrey held Maria's arm and quickly dragged her out of the hall.Sandra followed them, giving them some space. She didn't want to intrude on their family bond moment.She couldn't describe how she felt seeing her friend so close to someone that wasn't her. She never knew she could be jealous in friendship."This way," Audrey directed Maria towards the passage that led to the servants' quarters.Knock! Knock!Audrey knocked on Ms. Bridget's door, tapping her foot impatiently on the

Audrey wasn't expecting that question, she'd been taken unaware.She stared blankly at him, not knowing how to reply, because after all...she was his mate.She felt Avery pushing...hard.She blinked her eyes and moved away from him."Don't joke about things like that," Audrey whispered.Her heart was beating rapidly. He looked so insecure when he asked that question, as if he was scared she would reject him if she discovered she was his mate.Would she?"Hey," Alpha Lake walked over to her and hugged her from behind."Don't think too much about that... I was a bit spontaneous," He said behind her, gently wrapping his hands around her lower abdomen.Audrey just nodded, still not trusting herself to speak, she was fighting with her wolf who wanted to surface by all means.They stood there, in each other's embrace, not saying a word, just enjoying the peace and comfort they felt with each other."Join me for a bath," Alpha Lake whispered."Huh?" Audrey spontaneously turned around in his