**Rhiannon**After getting home last night, I didn’t bother having dinner but just took a shower and ended up in bed, putting my phone on plane mode.I just wanted to be alone.Most mates accept their mates regardless of what they might be. I prayed to the moon goddess that no matter who he was or wherever he was, he would accept me.I woke up first thing in the morning, as always the second person to wake up in the house after Dad, who usually goes for his morning runs.I don’t feel like working out this morning, so I will probably help out in the kitchen and then later go with Michy to look at dresses for the Mating Ball we are hosting.I decided to make some Crepe Quiche Cups, pancakes, toast, and bacon while everyone was still asleep.Cooking helps me relax a bit, even though I’m not good at it, at least I try to make decent meals.Usually on Fridays, we have so many people coming for breakfast to the pack house. Mostly, it’s people of higher rank joining us.“Hmmm, what’s that sm

**Rhiannon**I watched as Enzo barked out instructions to everyone. From where I was sitting, all I could hear was him giving them instructions about what they were meant to be doing today.Our duty was to spend a few days here before heading back home and give Dad a briefing about what happened here.“Are you ready?” Kai asked, bringing me back from the train of thoughts that I had for hours“Uhmm?”I was confused because I didn’t hear anything.“Let’s go. I want to be back in time before he notices anything,” he suggested, offering me his hand as I smiled vividly, taking hold of his hand as we glanced back before we disappeared behind the houses heading to the river.“How was it coming here with him?” I asked, wrapping my arm around his waist and his hand went over my shoulder, pulling me closer to himHe gently kisses my temple, shaking his head.”What?Don’t want to talk about it?’ I askedHe nods his head as I look up at his lips. He is the best person to happen to me. I love him

**Rhiannon**“So? How was it?” Dad asked as I joined him in his office.“Good,” I lied, faking a smile, pretty sure he got wind of the incident when we were attacked by a siren. He turned to Enzo, who had his hands behind his back standing like a soldier ready to take orders.“I could never thank you enough for what you did,” Dad said to Enzo.“I did what I had to do,”“And I am grateful for that. Anything you want, just tell me,” Dad said, patting Enzo’s shoulder, who bowed his head as Dad’s lips turned up in a smile.Something you rarely see from him.Rodri and Enzo went on briefing Dad about the things we worked on and how we might end up going back a few weeks later to just ensure everything was in place“Good. Keep me updated. You are all dismissed,” Dad announced, and I was the first one to turn on my heel, ready to get out of here.I needed to go shopping first thing tomorrow for my dress. The mate ball is just the day after, which is not a good thing for me because I haven’t

Rhiannon.“Come on! It’s not fuckin hard” Enzo Barked out as I closed my eyes, pushing myself once again to do another weighted push-up.He showed up this morning ordering me to attend training even though he knew tomorrow there was a mating ball.“Another one!” He shouted,Did he realize this weight plate was over 20kgs? I inwardly thought as I pushed myself up again, bringing heavily.“I can’t,” I groaned, as I stayed down on the ground, rolling to one side as tears filled my eyes.“Weak and pathetic,” He remarked as I wiped my tears pushing the plate away.I kept quiet as he went to stand at a distance looking at me“Get up!” He ordered, irritation in his voice.“Are we done?” I asked him, getting to my feet as he wrapped a hand guard around his hands.“No!” He growled.I can’t believe I even had a crush on this ruthless asshole when he just came here.Now his just a pain in my ass.He drew a line behind as he tilted his head to the right and left, stretching his neck.“Push me pas

How could Dad not tell me anything about hiring that asshole as my bodyguard?He was acting strange these days and forcing an agenda on me when Rodri was there and would take over.Why must I train as if I am preparing for war or something?“Could he be planning on giving me the Beta position as he had suggested before? He wouldn’t. I shook my head.“Please hold still” The makeup artist Michy had recommended to me reminded me again to keep still as she applied makeup.“Sorry” I sniffled backThere was an awkward silence as I listened out to the chatters outside, the loud classical music playing as I sighed heavily.I swear my parents are so old-fashioned. Who still plays classical music?“Are you done now?” I asked her as she finally gave me a mirror to show me a picture of how I looked.Didn’t like wearing makeup, so I went for a natural look makeup with some light pink glossy lipstick.“Perfect! Thank you,” I said to her as she bowed her head before me as she continued packing her