Chapter 3. Disappointed But Not

Kiara’s POV

“So, that didn’t go as I hoped,” I say as the Alpha flees the room. He’s my mate and Winter whimpers in my mind. She recognizes him and his wolf—who actually accepted us without his human approval.

“Give me 2 minutes, I’ll get him back.” Aunt Abby says, but I shake my head. I fold my hands behind my back to hide how much they are shaking.

“It’s really okay, Aunt Abby. It was what to expect. I do not smell or look like the normal wolf shifter, so he probably didn’t see the need to be polite.” She rolls her eyes and I resist the urge to giggle. There’s really nothing to laugh about, but her reaction makes my heart flutter. She’s never given a shit about my lack of a wolf spirit and always accepted me. Even when I hadn’t even shifted to the fox.

“Are you sure, Kiara? I will drag his ass back to apologize for this rude behavior.” I smile. It’s bright and real. Something that happens rarely these days.

“I’m sure. I’ll just stay out of his