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We were greeted with confetti when we got back to the packhouse. I flinched and scooted closer to the alpha. He held my hand tight to ease my worry but he didn't seem startled by himself.

“Happy birthday!” Riggs called, blowing a small party whistle.

I let go of him and my worry transitioned into ease. I broke into a smile, looking around, he had set up the living room with a few ballons and a birthday cake was in the center of the room.

You guys took forever but I’m glad to see that you’re back from your honeymoon,” he teased, “come on Talie.”

“You are the fucking sweetest Riggs,” I chuckled, digging the knife into the cake and stuffing my mouth with it.

“You were waiting for us?”

“Yes, let’s just have fun tonight and stay up for as long as we can.” He chuckled. I looked back at alpha to see his expresion and hope ld he didn’t ruin things with a mood.

He had a small smile on his face and I took that as a go ahead.

“Let’s do this!”

Riggs grinned and turned music on. “I’ll go get the