The pack’s bond ceremony was about to begin. Warm, solemn light washed the hall as guests took their seats in twos and threes.Just then, a little boy with a cup of grape juice darted out of the crowd and crashed into Susan.Purple‑red juice splashed over her snow‑white gown in an instant, staining most of the skirt with mottled marks.She couldn’t help screaming. “My dress!”Someone nearby reacted fast and scolded, “Whose pup is this? Who let him in? Get him out, now!”Aron strode over at the commotion, but when he saw the flash of impatience that crossed Susan’s face, he hesitated.In his memory, Susan had always been meek, well‑mannered, decent. Even when bothered, she handled it with calm and never lost control.Yet now, annoyance and anger were written there, plain as day. Aron blinked, thrown by the unfamiliarity.“Aron?” Susan seemed only then to notice him. Her tone softened; warmth returned to her eyes. “When did you get here? I didn’t even see you.”Aron looked at her, gaze d
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