As Avery bustled about the kitchen, preparing dinner for her unexpected guests, she couldn't shake off the nervous fluttering in her stomach. Tonight was a pivotal moment, the first time she would introduce her mates—Alpha Shane, Sean, and Cruz—to her family. The thought filled her with a mixture of excitement and apprehension, wondering how her parents and younger sister, Haylee, would react to the revelation of her unconventional relationships.

With a deep breath, Avery pushed aside ...