Ian's POV

"Are you sure they aren't close by?" I asked Neo.

"I am positive, Ian. Tamara, Lexi, and Yuki went to give Tanya a tour of our pack. As for Blade, Larson and Kyle, they went to help Nana and Sharon with something," he answered.

"Okay," I whispered, then cleared my throat and looked at everyone seriously.

"I'm glad to have you all here today, and I'm also kind of proud of you, August, for choosing your mate instead of some women who took you out of your misery," I said, ...