*Samantha*
My nerves were at their peak today as we slowly drove up to the resort where my parents spend millions every year celebrating the end of the year with the elite. However, for the past ten years, I haven't been able to participate in this elegant, sophisticated farce. My heart pounded in my chest, and my palms sweated as the snowy firs and spruces decorating the driveway of the illuminated resort slowly emerged before me. Archer had his hand on my thigh, gently stroking me through the tulle material of my dress, and only his presence kept me from falling apart.
"You can do it, kitten. I'm with you, and behind us are Jeremy, your Gamma, and his mate who loves to get into fights – my sister Ellie," Archer assured me with a soft laugh before placing a sweet, brief, reassuring kis
