Chapter 13: Emlyn

While I’m thrilled to have Richie here for the weekend, given the occasion, it’s hard to find time together. Everyone wants to speak to him, she-wolves want to dance with him or flirt with him and I, of course, am playing the perfect hostess. It makes it easier with him having told me earlier that he loves me. It’s the first time he’s ever said it out loud. He shows me in little ways, all the time, but he’s never said the words. Until today.

There are plenty of unmated males here as well, but I have a full contingent of ‘brothers’, blood or otherwise, watching over me, scaring them off. With Lily and Leana gone, Riley and I are the most eligible of the Guardians in attendance. The twins and Reagan are still young, and Alpha Liam is keeping them close to him, just in case.

I’ve opted for another dress tonight. It’s a red, off the shoulder, body hugging dress that comes to my knees, ending with a flutter hem. I finished the look with a pair of gold stilettos that go well with my skin c