Sabs gasps dramatically. “You did, WHAT?”
Faye beams, and Delilah’s jaw drops.
“Seriously?” Delilah gapes at me. “This isn’t another fake pack situation?”
“Not this time.” I can’t stop myself from smiling. “Obviously, I never wanted to find a scent match, but after spending this weekend with them, I can’t keep fighting our connection. It’s always been there, but I haven’t been able to face it properly… until now.”
“So what does this mean?” Delilah is still squinting slightly, but she’s obviously more alert now. “What’s next?”
“I’m not sure.” I shrug. “We’ll take things slow, and I guess we’ll see what happens when we return to SVU. Ezra has to tell Dean Rivers about us, obviously.”
“I still can’t believe one of your scent matches is my professor.” Faye shakes her head. “There’ll be a lot of broken-hearted Health Botany students when they find out.”
“I never thought I’d see the day when Kady Sinclair admits that scent matches are real.” Delilah tuts. “See? I told you so.”
“You might have been right about that,” I grudgingly admit. “But finding my scent match doesn’t mean my entire life will change. They told me that they’re fine with fitting in with my way of life, going with my preferences, including not bonding.”
“They’d do that?” Faye gapes at me. “Not bond?”
She and her alphas bonded pretty quickly, which is what’s most common when you find your pack. Bonding gives everyone an increased sense of security.
“They’re happy to do whatever I feel comfortable with.”
“I love them already.” Delilah smiles. “We have to meet them soon. Properly.”
“Maybe we can have a homecoming party?” Sabs suggests.
“I’ve only been away a few days.” I chuckle.
“They can come to our place for a game night?” Faye offers. “Laz keeps talking about wanting to have a rematch after what happened at our last Mario Kart competition.”
“Is he still going on about that?” Sabs groans. “He should have had more control of his car. It’s not my fault that I whooshed past him at the last second and pushed him off Rainbow Road.”
“He’s definitely up for another game,” Faye replies before looking over her shoulder. “Between us, he’s been practicing for hours.”
“I’ll have to ask the guys.” I fold my pajamas. “But I’m sure they’d love to come.”
“Games aside,” Delilah twirls her wrist. “How are you doing?”
“Good.” I blow out a loud breath. “I think. It’s a lot to take in all at once, but it feels right.”
Faye smiles knowingly as the door inches open behind her and Ren appears, bringing her a cup of tea. Usually I find it sickening to watch people in love, but it’s cute to see how much the Silverwood Pack dotes on Faye. Is that what my life is going to be like with the Valen Pack?
“Aw, look!” Sabs points. “You’re blushing!”
I wave her away as heat creeps up my chest. “No, I’m not.”
“Quit teasing, Sabs. You’ll understand when you meet your match,” Ren tells her over Faye’s shoulder, bending down to kiss her head.
“Whatever, nerd brain.” Sabs scoffs. “But seriously, I can’t wait to see you, Kady. We’ve missed you, and it’s been weird without Larry skulking around.”
“He doesn’t skulk,” I refute.
Delilah and Sabs murmur something that I don't quite catch, likely a sarcastic insult.
“And if you must know, Larry’s being treated like a king here,” I add. “The guys don’t see why you have a problem with him. He’s an angel with them.”
“Well, now we know it’s true love if they like Larry,” Sabs says.
