Sloane I’ve done a lot of thinking since the last time Benedict and I were alone and were making out. I don’t expect that I’ll ever take a mate, especially now that I’m going to become an Alpha of my own pack. No male will be okay with me not stepping down as the Alpha so they can take over my pack. While I know I’ll miss the intimacy of having a mate, I’ve come to terms with the fact that a life like what Uncle Roman and Aunt Samara have isn’t in my future. That led me to thinking about what I want from the relationship with Benedict while it lasts. Once my birthday is here and we realize we’re not mates, he’ll move on. I understand that, and it’s probably good anyway, since what would we do with two separate packs, managing them as two separate Alphas? But that doesn’t mean I don’t wan

