SUSPENDED

“Brother?”

Ma’Heron did not stop packing even when he heard her enter the front door. Of course, he knew those footsteps anywhere. The same way he’s practically memorized the footsteps, scent, and voice of every single Silvercrest pack member.

And then some…

“Yes, Diwa. If you’ve come here to stop me, our Alpha has already spoken. There’s no breaking his command of suspension.”

Diwa breathed a small sigh of relief upon hearing his last spoken word. At least it wasn’t exile…

“I see Alexia is leaving with you.”

“Yes, true mates will never leave the one whom the Moon goddess has chosen for them.”

Diwa’s sadness was suddenly replaced by slight irritation. “If that’s your way of telling me that Aaron isn’t my true mate, then I will tell you now that you are totally mistaken, M!”

“Why are you suddenly defensive, then? Those are your assumptions, not mine, little sister. Just don’t say I didn’t warn you…”