Robynne POV
Dad took the news of Ridge calling me his mate too early, well, and warned him that it could be the pull to my gifts, like a protector, rather than a mate. Only time will tell. Even Mum had warned him; she was not privy to everything. Dad had kept some of it hidden until now. I wish I were a flea on his back, to listen to the ear-bashing mother would give Dad for keeping stuff from her.
I felt embarrassed as they talked about me, as if I wasn't in the room. Then, they discussed what I could do, which made me feel like I was bragging, even though I wasn't. This whole special stuff wears me down. I don't feel special.
When we headed out to the trees to go on a run, my wolf was almost peeing herself with excitement. She was happy to hide herself from everyone; she loved the int
