Chapter 3

My brother questioned, "Is that Brian?"

I put the mug in the dishwasher after nodding.

I'll see you later tonight. Justin, goodbye. I gave my brother a cheek kiss and murmured, "Ethel."

Ethel glared at me while Justin grinned at me. 

Bitch.

I opened the front door after leaving the kitchen. Brian, a buddy of mine, was there and grinning at me.

I've always had feelings for him. Still, I do. He has dark hair and is tall, lean, and gorgeous. His chocolate-colored eyes have a deep brown hue. I also enjoy chocolate. I sometimes wish he were my mate. I know he likes me, and I think we'd be fantastic together. He held me.

We didn't date or even discuss it. We held out for our friendship. Although it is not strictly illegal, having sex with someone else is discouraged, mostly by our pack elders. When they notice someone courting outside of a mate bond, the rest of the pack agrees that we should wait for our mates but shies away. However, not all of us sacrificed ourselves for our partners. My brother and Justin decounteencounterede-wolves, I can tell you that much. Ethel may have even believed she would be Justin's Luna after I believe Justin slept with her. Brian and I never discussed it, but I believe he also had relationships with several she-wolves.

Even though Brian is 21 years old, he has yet to find his mate. So maybe I'm his and he's mine. If he ends up becoming my mate, I won't be happy to learn that he had extramarital affairs, but I also don't want to hold that against him.

He kissed me on the cheek and said, "Good morning, beautiful."

"Good morning, Brian". I greeted him and shut the front door.

He held my hand and inquired, "Are you excited?"

The answer is "Yes, I am." I said while beaming broadly. "I'm eager to shift."

He predicted, "It will be amazing." "You'll do fantastic. That you asked me to attend is a great honor

Naturally, I did, I replied. "My two closest buddies are you and Shirley. You must go, please.

He smirked and continued, "Maybe I will be something else to you as well." I chuckled. "Perhaps you will,"

Together, we made our way over to the practice fields.

Shirley was waiting for us when we arrived. We first met in high school, and she is a year older than I am. She introduced Brian to me. They are related.

She and Brian share many similarities. She and the guy both have black hair. However, she has slightly paler eyes than he does.

She grinned broadly and remarked, "Well if it isn't my two favorite wolves." Brian kissed Shirley on the cheek and murmured, "Hello, Shirley."

She hugged me tightly. Tomorrow, Whit, I can't wait to meet your wolf. I had doubts that our wolves will become best mates. similar to how we are.

I grinned broadly and replied, "Oh, I am sure Lupa will love my wolf."

Our wolves each have individual names. Lupa is the name of Shirley's wolf, and Asher is the name of Brian's. I'm eager to find out what my wolf's name is.

"Enough chit-chat, ladies. Time for exercise. I'll talk to you later. Brian remarked as he made his way to his practice area.

Brian trains harder and in a different way than us because he is a patrol wolf. Wolves on patrol practice apart from the rest of us. Shirley is employed by a greenhouse. With plants, she is incredible.

Brian and I would occasionally train together. He gave me some insight into what they do throughout their training sessions. He claimed that he wanted me to be as informed as possible so that I could defend myself. He favored security.

Our daily training session ended after an hour and a half. Shirley and I headed home to change and take a shower while Brian had an hour remaining.

We would meet at a diner we frequented frequently.

Alan wasn't there when I got home. He is outside taking care of pack matters. Working from nine to five at Beta is different from other occupations. There is always work to be done. especially when Justin is your Alpha.

I quickly changed into a pair of jeans, a white sweater, and my black Converse shoes after taking a shower. My hair was dried, and I let it hang down to my waist.

Shirley was already seated at our normal booth when I entered the café. She said, "Hey, lady." "You look incredible."

I said, "Thank you." Not as incredible as what you do.

She is stunning, tall, and ender yet with perfect contours, and exudes complete confidence. The boys are vying for her.

She sipped her chocolate milkshake and continued, "So, tomorrow is a big day." “Yes. I am overjoyed.

She remarked with a wide smile on her face, "Maybe Brian will be your mate and we'll be family."

I uttered, "I would love that." You know I adore Brian. He'd make a fantastic mate.

She chuckled, "And he's completely in love with you." "InMostoys are." "What the heck are you talking about?" I said while scowling.

I thanked the waitress for bringing me my strawberry milkshake and took a drink. It is incredible.

She rolled her eyes and murmured, "Come on, Whitney." You are gorgeous and attractive. I'm surprised you were unaware of the looks you were receiving. Brian is incredibly envious.

"I've always assumed that they are staring at you.", I added while grinning.

Shirley chuckled. InTheyo. They are gazing at other people besides only me, though.

I flushed and glanced at my hands below. I don't rere. I'll watch for my mate.

And now he arrives. Brian said while indicating the door.

Brian entered the room. He approached our booth with a wide smile on his face. He sat down next to me and gave me a cheek kiss.

"Hey, ladies. He questioned, "What are we talking about? Shirley said with a broad grin on her face, "Mates."

I'm eager to bring up the subject again tomorrow. Brian said while giving me a wink. I chuckled while flushing. Okay, don't make me blush anymore.

Brian chuckled while kissing my cheek. “Why? There isn't a lovely sight.

"All right, romantics. Enough.” Shirley chuckled as she spoke. When will we be meeting tomorrow, Whitney?

I explained, "Well, I will have lunch with my brother, spend the day with him, and then we will meet at the shift site at 8 pm."

It's been customary for my brother and I to celebrate our birthdays together. no other individuals. Just me and him. We always have lunch and breakfast together. We watch a movie and eat as much cake as we can after that. I adore our custom.

“Great. I'm eager to find out if your wolf will be smaller than you. Shirley chuckled as she spoke.

I scowled at them as Brian joined her. The phrase "you bitches."

Oh, Whit, hurry up. Brian laughed, he said. "We adore your small size." Despite my grimace, I laughed along with them.

The rest of the day was spent chatting, having fun, and ororganizingur our first run together.

When I returned home in the evening, Alan was still away. I hurriedly changed into my pajamas, washed, and crawled under the covers. I'm eager to find out what will happen tomorrow