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My breath gets caught in my throat as I realize what’s happening.
Winter is Dawson’s mate. The moment their lips touch she knows it because she instantly relaxes into his touch.
I look curiously at them, realizing why I felt so comfortable with Winter. It’s because part of me knew she was family. Devin must’ve known too. It’s why he left me with her earlier.
Devin comes up behind me, wrapping his arms around me.
“You knew?” I ask.
“I suspected.” He kisses the top of my head.
“They’re cute together.” I sigh, leaning further into Devin.
Dawson pulls back and looks at Winter. The two of them look at one another with awe on their faces.
“So this is what it’s supposed to be like when you meet your mate,” I say.
Devin stiffens. “I’m sorry, baby. I treated you horribly.”
I shake my head. “No, that’s not what I meant. It’s just that I had no idea you even were my mate until you told me.”
Devin smirks. “How would you have reacted if I had walked up and kissed you right away?”
I shrug one shoulder. “I don’t know, but I definitely would’ve kissed you back.”
Because we’re touching, I can feel his satisfaction and regret. It’s too late to change things now. While it wouldn’t have sucked if he kissed me that first day, I don’t regret any of what’s happened. It’s led us right here, which is exactly where I want to be.
Dawson slips his hand into Winter’s. “I’m going to talk with my mate—in private.”
Monica chuckles. “Maybe you should learn her name before you kiss her again.”
Dawson’s face turns red, but he smiles widely. I can feel his happiness from here. He’s ecstatic. My heart swells seeing him like this.
Lately, he’s had such a hard time. He’s been longing for his mate. Seeing Devin and me so happy only made it harder for him.
Winter turns to look at me. “Tori, I’ll, uh, see you Monday. You should have tomorrow off.”
I laugh, knowing she just wants the day off because of Dawson. It’s fine with me—I can spend my day with Devin.
As Dawson guides Winter toward the door, I hear him ask her, “What is your name?”
I laugh at the question because it’s so funny. Meeting your soulmate is romantic, but it’s also a little awkward. Meeting somebody and instantly having all these feelings for them, but they’re still a stranger—it’s odd. But fate knows what it’s doing.
I turn to look at Devin. “So why didn’t you kiss me like that?”
Devin shrugs. “I was in shock. You were my mate, but I could tell you had no idea. You were scared of me.”
“Because your wolf was close to the surface,” I explain. “And you already know what I had been taught about wolf shifters. I thought you were going to kill me.”
Monica glances over at us. “Does that mean Dawson and Winter aren’t staying for dinner?”
“I never expected them to,” Damian says, as he walks into the kitchen carrying Grant. “When Dev told me what he suspected and then I met her, I knew she’d be Dawson’s mate. He’s waited so long to meet her. We’ll let him have the weekend.”
“You knew?” I raise an eyebrow at Devin. “Why didn’t you tell me?”
He shrugs. “I wasn’t certain, but I had my suspicions. I didn’t want you to get your hopes up. You really liked her, I could tell.”
“I should’ve known anyway. You were far too excited.”
