Alpha Zane's POV

It's heartwarming to see Midnight Moon accepting my mate right away.

And Ariel seems to be having a great time. We stepped off the stage so the members could meet her in person. After all, she is their Luna and will be in direct contact with mostly the females and pups on a daily basis.

But it strikes me how she can separate herself from me so easily. Don't get me wrong, she embraces the pack, tries to build a personal relationship with each one. But she is not warm and longing towards me. Mates have a natural urge to be close to each other and, as...