"It's different, but it has to be with the humans involved. I think I prefer a Pack mating ceremony." That is what we were planning to do. We'd made some arrangements already, but Adrienne needed to sell her Maine house and move her stuff to Minnesota first. "Even then, it's for the government or for show. We're already linked together, and our bond is stronger than any ceremony."

"I agree," I said as I squeezed her hand. "I do like the honeymoon thing."

She giggled. "A double honeymoon with a five-year-old shark junkie is fun?"

"Yes," I said. "Warm weather, beaches, and seafood buffets will be fine by me."

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