Mated to My Intended's Enemy
Without waiting for my response, my niece darted toward Freya, leaving me no choice but to follow.
Freya looked up, startled from her reverie by Cici's approach.
"Hello there," she greeted Cici warmly, then glanced up at me with a polite nod. "Alpha Xander."
"Luna Freya," I returned the formal greeting, studying her face. Up close, I could see the faint shadows beneath her eyes, the slight strain around her smile. My wolf's protective instincts stirred uncomfortably.
Cici, oblivious to the undercurrents, thrust her kite forward proudly. "We're going to fly this! Do you want to come with us?"