Autumn
"Mary?" he called out.
As Mary entered with an air of awkwardness, I couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy for her. It was clear that she had been caught off guard by Ethan's request, and I wondered if she had felt compelled to comply despite any reservations she might have had.
"Would you please tour my brother around the pack?" Ethan's command hung in the air, and Mary nodded hastily, her expression a mask of forced composure. I watched her closely, a silent question lingering in my gaze, but she offered me a reassuring look before leading Mason away.
Before they left, Mason turned to me with a smile. It was a genuine smile, one that spoke of kindness and warmth.
"Why are you staring at him?" he demanded, his tone tinged with offense, and I struggled to unders
