Chapter 7

ARYA POV

As she stared into his eyes it was as if time came to a halt.

A million things ran through her mind.

Alpha Josh was her mate. Would he accept her? Reject her? How would he feel about her having a daughter? How would he feel about Olivia being Alpha Mitchell's daughter? She ran away from her husband with Olivia. Would Alpha Mitchell come after her? Try to take her back? What about Olivia? She would not let her child go back to that monster. With or without her daughter. It was not happening.

Firm but gentle hands rubbing up and down on her arms snapped her out of her thoughts. She shook her head while blinking quickly.

Staring straight into the eyes of Alpha Josh who was the first to speak. "Are you okay? You look a little pale. Here have a seat." He motioned towards the table with one hand and with his other on the small of her back lead her to a chair.

As she was sitting down, she spoke softly. "Yes. I am fine. I am just worried."

"About us being mates?" He aske