"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 lingered on my mark, but as the music started, we

away.

the center of the dance floor, Ryder held

to kill him," Ryder muttered, his

down to mine, resting our foreheads together. "We

belongs to us, only us. My heart beat in

good tonight," I said, fingers twirling his tie to pull him closer. "You look quite delicious

to survive the night. I want to wear

hand rested lightly on my

Remembering my conversation with Ama,

"Yes?"

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Chapter 103.

love you,"

simple words, yet they carried all my feelings. I

presence so much. This feeling came suddenly, yet

searched mine. His surprise quickly

love you," Ryder placed the sweetest kiss on

shoulder. We broke the kiss

chest, but I forced

have the

make," I said bluntly.

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