Page 26 of A Mate Betrayed

“I have another question.”

“I hope I have another answer.”

He smiled at her cheek.“What would you think about us maybe being chosen mates?”

She studied him for a moment.“I thought you weren’t looking for a mate.”

“I wasn’t,” he replied.“Then I met this amazing woman that knocked both socks off, and I kind of want her to stay around.”

“Just kind of?”

He pushed some of her hair behind her ear.“I’d like to explore this, Kinleigh.I think we owe it to ourselves.Who knows, maybe this was the High Luna’s plan all along.”

“I’m not sure I take stock in the High Luna anymore, but I agree we should allow ourselves the chance to see if we’re compatible long term.”

“You make it sound so sexy,” he mused.

She winked.“We should do a six-month investigation.Reevaluate at that time to determine if we’ll stick together.”

“It’s a deal, Miss Shire.”

“Now shut up and kiss me, Mr.Nolin.”

“With pleasure.”

Epilogue

Six Months Later

Kinleigh sat next to Daire in the Lightfang pack house, watching her father designate his alpha heir.Michael had been a school friend from kindergarten until graduation.His grandfather had been an alpha, so he had the blood and the power.

She thought her father had made an excellent choice.

After the choosing ceremony, she held Daire’s hand as they made their way toward her father.He beamed at her and pulled her into his arms for a hug.Once he let her go, he turned and shook hands with Daire.

“Thank you for coming back,” he said.

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