“I appreciate the gesture, I really do,” I said awkwardly as they stood there waiting for me. “But honestly, I was never allowed to participate. Yesterday was my first and only time exploring. So, I’m probably not the best guide.”“You’ve lived here since you were ten, right,” Maize asked, frowning. “What were you doing every year before this?”She, more than the other two, knew more of my secrets than most, but clearly, she didn’t fully understand my situation. I debated telling her the truth but decided not to. It was shaping up to be a nice day, the last thing I wanted was to be a downer to the others.Forcing a smile, I just played it off. “Being the Alpha’s adoptive daughter has kept my schedule quite full.”“That doesn’t seem to be affecting Chris or Misty at all,” Prince Alec said, also frowning. “In fact, my two best friends, who promised to stick with me all weekend, are currently fighting one another for your sister’s favor. And your brother seems to be leading the pack of g
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