To start anew with courtship, Desmond took a day off from his Alpha duties and decided to take me to the town. We dated and went to eat some delicious meals in a restaurant.

"I could have wished we brought our pups and the twins," I said as I suddenly missed them already.

Desmond nodded. "But this time, it should be only the two of us, Seraphina. I really want you all for myself for this day."

I tried my best not to exert a smile since it made me feel ticklish from what Desmond said, especially since he brought my hand to his lips and kissed the back of...