Alexander stepped out of his house wearing a loose-fitting button-up shirt and jeans. He was grateful to be out of his tuxedo. Not only could he breathe easier, but he could proudly reveal the mark on his neck. Both his and Erin’s choice of attire for the dinner had been chosen specifically to conceal their marks. It had been Peregrin’s idea to hide the fact that they were already marked mates. He thought it would be best to conceal the actual timeline and the fact that Erin was already with pup. Considering that they were inviting their enemies into their territory, it made sense to hide Erin’s condition as much as possible. Most of the party had died down, and he used the opportunity to slip away with Erin for a unique surprise. Nathan had gone ahead with the rest of the Wolf Nation

