The relief Kari felt at escaping her conversation with Evan was short-lived when she realized what her father wanted to talk to her about.
Evan.
They sat across from each other at the table in Ty’s office, Kari having just started eating when Ty jumped right in.
“How are things going with Evan?”
Leave it to her father not to beat around the bush.
Kari swallowed her bite of food. “Things are… fine, I guess.”
Ty raised an eyebrow. “You don’t sound so sure.”
She sighed and set her fork down. “What do you want me to say, Dad? He’s only been here a week.”
“Most mates mark each other the same night. Three days at most.” Ty steepled his fingers as he studied her. “You two have had a week.”
Kari crossed her arms and leaned back in her chair. “Really, Dad? You already know how I feel about
