Chapter 21. Harper's Mating Ceremony

Third-Person POV

Harper was more than a little shocked when Taya handed her a debit card. She didn’t think there was anything left after Taya paid Griffon back. Hell, she’d thought about how she could help Taya out with expenses… not the other way around. So this? This was surprising, to say the least.

No wonder Taya was so thin. She’d been scrimping and saving to not only pay Griffon back, but to do this.

Harper touched Taya’s cheek and shook her head. “Taya… you didn’t have to do this for me.”

Taya smiled gently and said, “I wanted to.”

Harper shook her head again and pressed the debit card back into Taya’s hand. “I can’t take this. I’m older than you; I’m basically your older sister. Only older sisters prepare dowries for younger sisters if their parents aren’t around. Besides, since you aren’t a shifter, it’s not your responsibility.”

“Harper—”

“Uh-uh. You need to keep this for yourself. Without a pack to rely on, I worr