*Dion*

I was a fool to kiss her, but I had felt a need to demonstrate how much I don’t want to be her friend, even though I know I can never be anything more. No Alpha is going to give me leave to marry his daughter… not that I am considering marriage, but I certainly won’t object to a few more kisses.

The taste of her is still on my tongue as I lean against the fence, arms crossed over my chest, watching her trot her mare up and down the road. The saddle had cost me a fortune, but it had been worth it to see the delight...