Ammy floated home in a deliriously happy daze that evening. Jason and Sebestian had been attentive the rest of the picnic, keeping Ammy between them and lounging by the side of the lake. Occasionally, Mandy and Sam would wander close and sit with them; Mandy hanging onto one of the alphas and listening to them talk until Sam dragged her off again to explore. Sam clearly doted on Mandy, the young man enjoying the wide-eyed enthusiasm she gave him. Allen spent her time across the lake, sketching feverishly and giving the triad soft looks. Ammy had a feeling that she knew exactly what had transpired and was giving them space...