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“Stop being a bunch of sissies, guys. What the heck are you mumbling about?” Aurora heard Layla's voice as she approached the Night Pack leader's quarters.

“I’m worried about him! He waited for years, only to be mates with that woman? It just doesn’t seem right,” Kael snapped in response. Zach and Easton stood nearby, listening in silence.

Aurora stepped into view, and they all turned toward her as soon as her scent reached their noses.

“Aurora!” Kael called her name and rushed forward, pulling her into a bear hug. Aurora patted his back lightly, a small smile on her face.

Layla moved closer and grabbed Kael by the shirt, yanking him away with an irritated expression.

“Do you have issues with personal boundaries? You break people’s boundaries without a second thought!” she snapped at him, earning nothing but a shrug.

“You’re a person I don’t want to hug, let alone break boundaries with,” Kael replied, before turning back to Aurora. His features softened. “Are you alright? That nonsense
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