Simon nodded. “Yes. Her name is Melva.”

A faint smile tugged at Riela’s lips. “You marked her?”

“Yes,” he answered. “I did.”

She laughed softly, a sound filled with genuine happiness. “Simon, that’s wonderful.”

He looked relieved at her reaction. “She’s with Lady Althea and the Alpha King right now. Once everything settles, I plan to introduce her to you. I know you’ll like her.”

“Oh?” Riela teased. “You sound very confident.”

Simon smiled despite ...