FLASHBACK: THE NIGHT OF THE MATING CEREMONY AFTER-PARTY Tristan The celebrations had dwindled outside, but it was still ongoing. I sighed, resting against the couch from the bedroom. After everything that happened this evening, it was a better result than nothing. Many of the Pack representatives that spoke to me offered sympathies during the after party. Glad for what took place before I'd fallen into a sham marriage and even praised my ‘magnanimity’. To that I said something all across the same lines. “Valerie is the one that deserves all the praise” “If it wasn't for Valerie, I wouldn't be like this.” “Valerie helped me a lot.” At some point I was sure that they'd caught on that it was more than appreciation I felt. Every one from the different packs were more than aware of ou

