Hector's POV

My apprehension about dinner plans began when Daunte and Jonathan informed me it was planned. The only thing I wanted to do was spend time with Maliyla. My only desire after the entire fight was to be one with her by holding her, kissing her, and making love to her. Apart from being with my mate, I had not thought about anything else. I had planned to take her on a vacation, which we could enjoy together. Despite this, the trial loomed ahead, and I needed to settle the pack, which ...