"This is my last chance to spoil my little girl! Dad joked, and the whole tent laughed. Martha wore a half-smile, but her eyes were filled with rage.

My heart warmed at Dad's gesture. He still remembered my preferences, how much I loved chocolate and hated lemon. This is what family means, isn't it? I snuck a glance at Ryder, whose small smile old me he completely understood what this moment meant to

1. me.

Under Martha's glare, I felt a sense of triumph.

"Enjoy," Dad kissed my forehead and gave me a hug. Logan cut me a piece and handed it over. We each took a bite, and the room erupted in applause. Everyone returned to their conversations, and a Logan was about to lead me to the dance floor, someone intercepted us.

"Happy birthday!" Tatum's voice made me instinctively step back. Logan immediately pulled me close.

"Ryder!" I called through our mind link. He didn't respond, but I could feel his anger.

I took a deep breath, trying to remain composed. What was coming was inevitable.

"Thank you. We appreciate your attendance tonight," Logan said with forced friendliness.

It's my pleasure. I was hoping to share a dance with you, Ms. Harris.

I felt Ryder's arm circle my waist. His touch instantly calmed me.

"Thank you for the offer. I'll be having my first dance with my mate, Alpha Ryder, but I'm sure we'll have a chance to speak later,” I

said, taking Ryder's hand.

angry; he dismissed it easily. His gaze lingered on my mark, but as the music started,

away.

Ryder held me tight against him, my

going to kill him," Ryder muttered, his eyes scanning the

mine, resting our foreheads together.

don't want anyone to ruin this night, especially someone like Tatum. Tonight belongs to us, only us. My heart beat in rhythm with the music

as my thumb stroked his neck. "You look damn good tonight," I said, fingers

night.

promises." Ryder's hand rested

Butterflies danced in my stomach. Remembering my conversation with Ama, I decided to make

"Yes?"

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Chapter 103.

eyes, "I love you," I

all my feelings. I never thought

someone's presence so much. This feeling came suddenly, yet it

His surprise quickly

love you," Ryder placed the sweetest kiss on my

someone forcefully tapped Ryder's shoulder. We broke the kiss and turned, Martha stood there with Tatum beside

felt anger building in my chest, but

Tatum he could have the first dance with you,"

your promise to make," I said bluntly. "I'll dance with him

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