It felt amazing walking into the ballroom with my arm around Brianna’s waist. I had never dated anyone before, never had anyone that I could share my life with. The only person in my life who I could talk to was Rowan, but that wasn’t the same as having a mate. There were certain things you couldn’t really share with your friends no matter how close you were. What I really wanted was the kind of companionship that my parents had together, and Brianna was going to be my chance at obtaining that.
I was so busy smiling at my soon to be mate that I didn’t notice Rowan approaching us. When he greeted us both he appeared nervous, as though there was something he was trying to hide from me.
“Spit it out because you know that I won’t rest until I work out what is happening.” I told Rowan.
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