Benedict After the best shower of my life, where my mate decided it was her turn to taste me, I got Bethany and headed to our pack. Normally, I would have stayed for breakfast and spent more time with my mate, but I want to check in with the pack, then make my way to Alpha Roman’s pack for Sloane’s birthday. “So, you two are mates like you thought?” Bethany asks as we drive. “Yes. Does that bother you?” I ask, glancing over at her. She’s staring out the window. “Only because of everything mother did to her. What if it had worked, Bene? What if mom had convinced you that Sloane wasn’t worthy?” “She didn’t, Beth. Mom has serious issues. I don’t know why she can’t let go of the past, but it ruined her life. She lost everything she had because she kept holding on to something that was nev

