he said.The confusion didn’t leave Michael’s face. God, his wolf was the cutest thing on earth. He leaned forward and pressed a kiss to the corner of Michael’s mouth.The kiss was returned as understanding started to leak into the wolf’s eyes. “Declan and Quinn aren’t coming, are they?”He shook his head. “No. My gift is a private mating. I spoke to Declan last night and arranged it all. We’re still going to have a pack celebration, but it’s going to be tomorrow at the Alpha House.”Butterflies fluttered in his stomach as he watched Michael’s eyes widen. Had he made the wrong decision?Michael stepped into him, bending his neck until their foreheads were pressed together. “If you want a traditional mating, I’m fine with it. Last night I decided I’d just focus on what’s important.”“Yeah?” Justin whispered. He skimmed his fingertips up the wolf’s arms, feeling the man shiver. “What’s that?”“Us. Our bond.”Oh. Oh God, his mate was killing him. He blinked back the tears he felt welling in his eyes and raised one hand to cup Michael’s cheek.
