Mona paced the orchard back and forth, glancing around her to catch any glimpse of Mark, but he still didn't show up. Mark had come to the packhouse to deliver some baked goods and had also thought to check on her. It came as a shock when the Alpha had asked to see him.

　　Different thoughts popped into Mona's head. What if he is being tied down by the Alpha or getting threatened to stay away from her? This morning, she had received a letter from her parents, saying they had ...