CHAPTER 12 Challenge

　　Thomas's POV

　　I put my glass of champagne to my lips and gulp as Alpha Aiden rambles on to his pack about how important this day is. A cackle of laughter catches my attention and I look in the direction of Mia and her half-sister Cora. Cora is laughing loudly and rudely at something that I am sure is at Mia's expense.

　　Even from all the way over here, I can see Mia's eyes filling with tears.

　　Something in my heart calls to her now, and I want nothing more than to run to her and hold her in my arms. We have put on a good show today in front of her pack. Perhaps too good of a show. I am finding myself having feelings for the little she-wolf. She is sassy and intelligent and appears to be able to fend for herself. She is everything that I have wanted in a second chance mate. If only she were a little older.

　　I continue to pretend to listen to Alpha Aiden's boring speech but keep my eyes glued to the corner of the stage where Mia is waiting to be called. She lifts her head slightly