James’s point of view "That's precisely why I refrained from asking Ava out. I sensed her undeniable potential for greatness. It's only logical that the goddess has chosen a pack Alpha as her mate, considering her clear destiny as a Luna. If I had allowed myself to fall in love with Ava, I wouldn't have been able to let her go without a fight. I sincerely hope that the goddess has selected a she-wolf with the same awe-inspiring qualities as Ava to be my mate. "So, Jack, what happened with the whole situation with Steven earlier today?" Gloria inquired, her annoyance evident. I genuinely hope Jack tells her the truth. He and Ace tend to evade the truth and keep their mates in the dark. It wasn't delightful to sit back and say nothing. I didn't want to cause any issues, though. "We w