“I’m going to stand before Alpha Vane and his pack and ask you if you will take me to be your mate.”

Her chest rocked with emotion. She’d never been asked before. She’d been told. She’d been ordered. Tears streamed down her face and he wiped them away, his eyes intently watching hers. Her hands dug into his back, pulling him even closer.

“But, baby, I’ve already said yes.”

His lips twitched, relief flooding his face and she couldn’t believe it. He’d actually been worried that she wouldn’t accept him. How could she not, when her whole heart lay in his hands.

He kissed her long and sweet. A kiss between two people in love.

He pulled back, then smiled brilliantly wide. The whole smile lit up his face like nothing else. She could only blink at it and try to memorize it.

“I’m still going about this the proper way, and then you’ll say yes in front of everyone.”

She smiled back at him. It was contagious, she couldn’t help it. And she didn’t care that they were clinging to each other in the middle of a bustling airport, because she could see the love in his eyes.

 So she leaned up and kissed him one more time before she let him take her to St. Louis where he received Vane’s permission and hers, in front of the entire pack. She’d never felt happier and more honored in her life. And the crowd cheered him on as he dipped her over his arm and kissed her in front of all.

T. A. GREY lives in Missouri where she spends her days writing and reading heart-pounding stories in the comfort of her home. She has three wild cats that never leave her alone and a loving fiancé who surprises her with gifts of cherry taffy. She has a weakness for feeding stray cats, listening to old music, and trying out new recipes. After graduating with her Bachelor of Science in Professional Writing, she now spends her days filling up pages with sexy and imaginative stories. You can learn more about her and her books at www.tagrey.com.