52-Marie is 17

Patrick POV

“Mama,” Patty runs into Claire’s waiting arms. “I had the best time. I can’t wait to go back. Patrick took me to the bakery every day and there are these cupcakes mama, they are amazing. And the cookies. I brought some home, Marie is going to bring me more when she comes back for school.”

Patty was so excited; she reminds me of my Aunt Erin.

The party is just starting as we arrive, and I shake hands with the pack members I remember and some I don’t. There aren’t a lot of visiting Alphas at this party since the girls aren’t eighteen yet. But there are a lot of teenagers.

“Sam,” I say, shaking his hand.

“Sup, man do you know Virginia?” He said, introducing me to his soon to be Beta. She is pretty and strong. And I see her hanging on Sam, like Marie does on me.

“Yes, we’ve met,” I shake her hand too. “Y’all mates?”

“Nah, just passing the time,” Sam winks. “Ike still won’t loosen up. So, I can’t choose a mate without him.”

“Not like he would choose me anyway,” Virginia rolls h