*Fiona* Standing on the steps of the packhouse waiting to greet the new pack, reminded me how little time had passed since I had greeted Cyrus in the same fashion.  I remember how nervous I had been and how much I had wanted to prove myself.  While I still felt like I was trying to prove myself, I was more assured and less nervous, this time around.  I hoped that this time things wouldn't be turned upside down, as I was still processing all the changes that had happened in the past few days.  I felt like a different person, with Cyrus, more reckless.  I couldn't bring myself to see it as a bad thing. "Who are we dealing with?" Cyrus asked taking a place next to me. 

*Fiona* I woke up the next morning to Cryus watching me closely. “Good morning,” he said drawing me closer for a cuddle.  I was enveloped in his scent and Skylah immediately started egging me on, sending graphic images of what she would like to do to Cyrus.  I ignored her as best as I could, there was too much to do today.   “Cyrus we need to get ready,” I whined, “the next pack will be here soon.”  I started to feel my anxiety come forward.  It was only one day before my birthday.   I wondered what that meant for Cyrus and myself.  I pushed the feeling down, I would worry about that tomorrow.  Today I had to think about the other pack arriving.  Hopefully, everything with the new packs arr

*Fiona*“Mate.” The words rang through my head. Cyrus was my mate. I felt that I had finally let go of a breath I had been holding since his arrival, realising only now that I had even been holding my breath. “Why didn’t you say anything?” I asked. I wasn’t angry, at the fact he hadn’t told me, just curious about why he didn’t. “It was the hardest thing I have ever done,” he said embracing me tightly like he was afraid I was going to run away. “I didn’t know how you would react. After what happened with David I didn’t want to put you in the same situation.” I thought about it for a moment. Would I have believed Cryus had he told me? At first, no. The past couple of days I felt like I knew, but refused to fully accept it for fear I was wrong. “I think you made the right choice,” I said after reflecting on it.Cyrus lifted my head to his and pulled me into a kiss. With the mate bond now in place, it was more electric than ever. Pleasurable sparks danced across my lips a