On the eve of the Mating Moon, Ken and Elise returned from Dubai.
Ken felt puzzled as to why I hadn't contacted him during his long trip.
After all, an Alpha mating was a big deal, and both parties needed to try on their ceremonial robes and rehearse the ancient rites.
After much deliberation, he sent me a message in an attempt to smooth things over:
"I bought you an ruby necklace as a mating gift. I hope you'll like it."
After sending the message, the system showed that he had been blocked by the recipient!
I had actually blocked him! Ken was furious, thinking that since the ceremony was tomorrow anyway, it would only be the Rosemoon pack who would be embarrassed if he didn't prepare properly.
As night fell, Ken tossed and turned, unable to sleep. He imagined how he would give me the cold shoulder at the ceremony tomorrow, to let me taste what it felt like to be ignored. But deep down, a hint of unease stirred in his gut.