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RYDER’S POV

She is so innocent, sweet yet stubborn, and she has her way of getting on my nerves quickly. Yes, she is equally annoying. She seems like she would derive pleasure in disobeying my orders but I would not take that from her. The mere thought of it made a scowl cross my face. Louis and Elsie look up at me, both raising their brows.

We just finished having breakfast and we are seated at the balcony. I still have a few minutes before getting on with the business for today, so I decided to spend the time with my siblings while my mate was still sound asleep in my room.

My mate. It’s hard to take in, it’s almost unbelievable but it’s exciting at the same time. I don’t know much about her but I intend to find out. She doesn’t seem like one to talk about her past life much. It had taken her a moment to even voice out her age. Eclipse pack is not one of the largest packs and a