I love you, honey.I mind-linked her.

I love you too, Nate.She said.Are you okay?

A little bit nervous, but better.I said.

She glanced at me and gave me a small smile.

“I am looking forward to it,” Emma said, making me look at her. “It will be nice to spend some time just relaxing by the lake. Logan’s mom moved to her vacation home a few years ago and I envy her every day.”

I smiled and watched as Logan took her hand in his. He brought it to his lips and placed a soft kiss on her palm.

“That will be us soon, baby,” he said, making her smile.

I was so glad that she was happy. It was obvious that Logan and she were made for each other. I wondered how the hell didn’t I see it all those years ago. It was obvious. She was made for him and he was made for her.

Emma looked at me and smiled.

“Your son is a wonderful young man, Nathan,” Emma said, looking at Hunter. “I am impressed and incredibly happy that he is my daughter’s mate. I know that she will always be safe with him.”

My heart almost exploded with happiness. To hear her say that after everything that I have done was incredible. It almost made me cry.

I glanced at my buddy and smiled.

“He is,” I agreed. “Sophia will always be safe and loved, not just by him, but by our family as well. We are honored to welcome such an amazing young woman into our pack and our family.”

Sophia’s eyes widened a little. Was she surprised by my statement? Why?

“Thank you, Alpha Nathan,” she said quietly.

“You are welcome, Sophia,” I said, smiling at her. “I meant every word I said.”

The doorbell rang and the atmosphere in the room suddenly got tense.

“Excuse me,” Emma said as she stood up. “My brother and his family wanted to join us.”

My heart raced. Jenny took my hand in hers and squeezed it.

It’s okay, honey.She mind-linked me.You are not alone. Your kids and I are here for you.

I squeezed her hand and took a deep breath.

I heard footsteps approaching and I looked up. The first one who entered the dining room was Andrew. His jaw twitched when he saw me, but he reached out his hand to shake mine. I stood up and gave him a small smile.

“Hello, Alpha Nathan,” he said politely as we shook hands.

“Hello, Beta Andrew,” I said. “How are you doing?”

“I am well,” he said. “Was your trip okay?”

I wanted to answer him, but my eyes fell on Daisy and my stomach turned. Guilt washed over me like never before. I hadn’t seen her since the day I threatened to kill her.

How the fuck could I have done that?!

I gulped and looked down, trying to take a little breath. My mate’s hand tightened around mine.

“Hello, Alpha Nathan,” Daisy said, making me look up at her. “I hope that your trip went well.”

She was smiling at me. I didn’t deserve it.