“No need to be so polite, sit down.” He gestured towards the chair. “I know this is kind of sudden, but forgive me…Denae has been glowing with happiness today and I don’t want the glow to disappear…after all, it’s all because of you, isn’t it?”
“I…I’m not sure if that’s true, I can only hope it is.” Zaid pulled out a chair and motioned towards Denae. “Isn’t that so, flower?”
Denae sat down, not knowing how to answer. “Y…Yes.”
Zaid occupied the chair beside her, trying hard to hide the fact that he was nervous. “I’m honored to be able to formally meet you…you took care of Denae when I couldn’t.”
“Don’t you hate me?”
“I…Why would I hate you?”
“Well, I’m the reason your father died and the pack you were supposed to inherit isn’t a pack anymore. What more do you need to hate me? Oh, and
