"Thank you."
Julia accepted the sunflower with both hands as though it were the most precious treasure she had ever been given. Her fingers traced the bright yellow petals carefully, almost afraid she might damage them. A small, shy smile spread across her face. It was beautiful.
No... It meant more than beautiful. It was the first flower anyone had ever given her.
Not Jason. Not anyone from Silver Fang. No one.
A simple sunflower.
Yet to Julia, it was worth more than the finest jewels because someone had thought of her. Someone had seen her... and wanted to make her smile.
Ryker watched her quietly. He hadn't expected such a simple gift to affect her so deeply. Inside him, however, his wolf was practically bouncing with excitement.
"Mate is blushing!"
Ryker smiled inwardly.
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