Chapter Forty-Five

“I don’t know why I have to come along for this…” I grumble as I teeter down the hallway to the committee meeting room. “I never had to dress up and go talk to a bunch of “important” people last time.”

“I told you things would be different this time around. I’m making it public that I’ve found my mate, and that she's agreed to run my pack with me. Last time you were more of a… fill in.” He shrugs a little and glances down at the really not very high heels I was struggling to walk in. I was envious of the very even dress shoes he had paired with his ass hugging slacks he liked to wear.

“Whatever…” I sigh in frustration as my ankle rolls to the side. “God damn it.” I huff, stopping and leaning against a wall in frustration. “You know I don’t think I’ve worn anything but tennis shoes since I had the twins.” I glance up and narrow my eyes in on Sebastian, who has his head tucked to the side to hide his face in his shoulder. “I’m glad my pain could amuse you.” I say, but there’s a small