"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.

His gaze

away.

dance floor, Ryder held me tight

him," Ryder muttered,

his head down to mine, resting our foreheads together. "We play this smart. This is our territory. Now,

to us, only us. My heart beat

look damn good tonight," I

needs to survive the night. I

promises." Ryder's hand rested lightly on my

my stomach. Remembering my conversation with Ama, I decided to make a

"Yes?"

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eyes, "I love you,"

all my feelings. I never thought I'd

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

eyes searched mine. His

no idea how much I love you," Ryder placed the sweetest

kiss and turned, Martha stood there with

building in my chest, but

Tatum he could have the first dance with you," Martha

I said

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