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“I’ll let you guys hang out,” Monica says, then nods at her mate to follow her.
They leave the room, heading toward their bedroom down the hallway that Devin and I just walked from.
I make my way closer to them and sit down on the loveseat. Devin sits close enough that our thighs touch despite the fact that there is plenty of room. I shoot him a look and he grins innocently back.
I should know better than to try and question an alpha’s choice. He only scoots closer, like he’s trying to prove a point. I chew on my bottom lip to stop the grin, but he knows exactly what he’s doing to me.
“You two are as disgusting as ever,” Blake says, as he slips an arm behind Ember.
He’s sitting just as close to Ember as Devin is to me so I don’t feel quite as embarrassed by the closeness.
I clear my throat. “We’re getting along well if that’s what you’re asking.”
Blake busts out laughing. “Getting along well.”
Ember playfully slaps his arm. “Don’t make fun of her, babe. She’s your future luna.”
“She’ll always be Duchess to me,” Blake counters.
I roll my eyes at his ridiculous nickname. “How did I ever put up with you?”
“Because I was the only person brave enough to try and be your friend,” Blake says.
I don’t have an argument for that because he’s right—he is the only person who tried to be my friend when I first came here. Though, our connection is definitely more than just him being my ‘only’ friend option. I like Blake. Thankfully Devin does too or else he wouldn’t be allowed over right now.
Ember sits up straighter. “We have exciting news. And I know you guys probably won’t be able to come, but we wanted to invite you anyway.”
“What is it?” I ask, sitting forward.
Ember looks at Blake, then back at me. “Next month, we’re going to take an extra long weekend off from school and fly to Alaska.”
I raise an eyebrow. “Uh, cool. Are you introducing Blake to your family?”
Blake rubs a hand at the back of his neck. “We’re getting married.”
My eyes widen. “Really? Wow. Congratulations.”
Devin stiffens beside me, saying absolutely nothing. I jump up from the couch to give Ember and Blake each a hug and congratulate them on the upcoming wedding. Sure, I’m jealous that it’s them getting married and not me, but I know my time will come. Until then, I will simply have to be patient.
Ember pulls back from our embrace. “I really hope that you can come. I know wolf weddings don’t have bridesmaids like some supernaturals do, but if we did, you’d be one of mine. You’re practically family.”
“I’ll try,” I promise her, then glance at Devin. “Do you think we’ll be able to?”
He shrugs. “Depends what’s going on with King Hastings at the time.”
Devin looks completely uninterested in going to their wedding. I don’t have to be touching him to feel the strong emotions—they’re practically rolling off of him. He’s upset. Really, really upset.
Even as he eventually stands from the couch and smiles at Blake as they shake hands, I can see that the smile is just a facade. It’s for Blake and Ember’s benefit. I want to know what’s going on with him, but I know in front of my friends isn’t the right time to ask.
“Dawson introduced Winter during class the other day.” Ember grins widely as she mentions my mentor. “She seems really sweet.”
“She is.” I tuck a piece of hair behind my ear. “She’s so perfect for Dawson. It’s cute to see them together. They’re so happy.”
“A lot of people are finding their mates at Shifter Academy—it’s rare for that to happen,” Blake says.
“Because most people meet their mate when they’re older?” I ask.
He nods. “People are speculating that it’s changing. Though, it’s definitely complicated being younger. Most mates aren’t learning how to be together while also finishing high school. It’s definitely going to make for an interesting experience.”
