Nerina's POV "So when were you going to tell me you are Alpha Liam's mate?" Sammy asked, excited, catching me off guard. Why would she come and pester me about something like that? I shook my head at her, irritated by the sudden interest. "What is it to you?" I asked, c*****g my head to the side. "Just asking..." she said, rolling her eyes at me and turning around giggling as she made her way towards her group of friends. That was Sammy, curious about gossip, but didn't stay for long... I have learned to know what interests her. It felt like high school all over again. Nova and I were heading towards the training grounds for the first event at the mating ceremony. Pack members were looking my way nonstop, shaking their heads... I could hear their concerns through whispers a