“The vegetable harvest was smaller than we expected this year, so we will sell less this month to ensure the my pack barns are full in winter.” Berthie raised the new topic of the meeting “However, we hope that this situation will improve in the next quarter. I hope you understand that we will have to divide the remaining stocks for sale equally between you this time.”“The harvest from my pack was plentiful this year.” Rudolph nodded humbly “I can give up my share so there will be more for those who weren’t as lucky.”"I say the same. My pack is not having difficulties with food. Let the rest be divided equally among the rest.” Hunter said, trying to hide how much this boring and repetitive meeting was exasperating him.Generally, it was never like this. N

Cleaning up the traces of pandemonium wasn't what Hunter expected to do that day, but as his wolves showed up to remove the bodies of the dead invaders and clean up the trail of destruction that had been left behind, Hunter felt almost drained of strength due to the relief of knowing that Corinne was okay and had just a few injuries. Which didn't seem to be just his feeling, as all the Alphas were now standing by their wives, daughters and sisters, also making sure there was nothing wrong with them.“I wish I could stop getting the news that you were ambushed by a group of invaders and then finding you covered in blood…” Hunter sighed, needing to contain the urge to hug her, as he observed the cuts spread across her skin already full of scars.“Believe me, me too.” she sighed “But, I was lucky not to be alone this time.

“Uh, Lilac… I really don't think anyone is going to try to rip my dress off while it's on my body…” Corinne commented as she left the room, watching the old lady look in all directions as if she was waiting for a monster to come out and transform that new dress in pieces again. “I no longer trust the kind of security Hunter has in his own house.” the seamstress complained, her hoarse voice full of disapproval “It's absurd that, even after a day, no one still knows who could have carried out that atrocity. Now, I'm going to have to make a new dress from scratch, because that one is beyond repair. Therefore, if anyone wants to ruin my newest masterpiece, they will have to go over me.” She turned to look at the satin dress with long sleeves and a skirt that reached her knees, as well as a neckline that was a little more revealing than Corinne had imagined it would be, when he was still in the cartoons “Hunte

“So, I imagine my father has already talked to you about me living here for a while, hasn’t he?” a voice next to Corinne made her look away from the still full glass of champagne that was in her hand and turn to Penelope, whose blue eyes were filled with hesitation and distrust “Why else would you be looking at me so much, just a moment ago, on the other side of the table.” “Uh…” Corinne furrowed her eyebrows, wondering if Penelope would believe that she was actually just looking at the food and wondering if it would be such a breach of etiquette for the party host to eat an entire tray of those salami croquettes “Actually, yes, he already said it. And I've already asked Isabelle to prepare the room you're in so that it can become your private room from now on. So welcome.” she smiled, a little unsure of how she should act to be as receptive as possible. “You

“Well…” she bit her lip, clearly hesitant “No, nothing very concrete, other than the fact that you were only being attacked by wolves and we were always fighting shifters of the most diverse races possible. But, Isabelle told me the same thing as you earlier. I’m probably starting to see too many things where there really isn’t anything.” Corinne shook her head and Hunter got the distinct impression that she hadn't let go of that concern, as she was trying to make it seem like "I... Uh... I was thinking... You wouldn't have salt, sage and anise somewhere in the pantry, would you?" they looked at each other for a second, in silence, until she blushed, embarrassed “Sorry, that sounded weird. Forget I said that. It was not my intention to arouse your distrust again…”“No, it’s okay.” he interrupted her “If you want this to m