Bethany's POV: "What are you thankful for Beth?" Mom asks during dinner. The menu turns out nicely. "I'm thankful for family, for my amazing boyfriend", I hold Carter's hand, "and my supportive friends." Mom smiles and turns to Carter. "I'm thankful for my mate for giving me another chance, for my acceptance into the family and I can take on the future with my mate head on." "That's great to hear." After dinner, mom and Dave go to their room while Carter and I stay on the patio around the table. "When do you want to visit the pack?" Carter asks. "After the new year, didn't your mother want us to have lunch sometime?" I ask. He nods. "We'll have it before Christmas, just the two of us." "She'll be happy to hear that, do you want her number?" "Sure." He gives me her number. "D