Married My Ex's Alpha Uncle by Aurora Starling

Chapter 37

Her short curly blonde hair bounced around her narrow features and her pink lips were turned upward in a curious smile. I recognized her from around the pack, but like the others, I hadn't really spoken to her. "Cupcakes and cookies," I announced. "It's my apology for last night."

She frowned.

"What happened last night?" Seemed genuinely curious.

"I kind of ran out on the banquet," I told her sheepishly. "I don't want that to be my first impression on everyone. I'm not usually like that."

That was kind of a lie, but she didn't need to know that.

"Oh, right. I heard about that," she said. "I'm sure you had your reasons. You don't need to explain a thing."

I raised my brows; surprised by her kindness. It was the first real kindness that I received since arriving at this pack.

"I'm Cara by the way," she said. "Gamma Erik's mate."

My mouth fell open as I turned around to see Erik placing the last plate of cookies on one of the tables. He had a smile on his lips and the twinkle in his eyes showed me that Cara was telling the truth. "You didn't tell me you were mated, Erik," I told him, disbelief evident on my face.

His smile widened.

ask," he

Cara who was beaming at her mate and then

daughter of the Alpha

wasn't a question,

I nodded.

I

the rumors around

couldn't help the unsettled feeling in the

say," I told her honestly.

are only a couple of others that

that," I told

smile was radiant as she grabbed

excitedly. "I can't

to walk away, but she paused before passing Erik and she brushed her lips against his. His smile was showing even with her lips pressed against his. My heart swelled

so when it does happen, it's

up and I smiled as other packmates took one of the baked goods and then thanked me. Some of them wouldn't come near me and others just gave

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