NATALIE

“ Uhh! So you two knew you were mates yet you didn’t tell anyone about it? ” The twins snicker in unison.

We just arrived at the official pack house of our pack and like Jake had informed Ryker, the four very familiar originals are already waiting for us in the main hall.

Seeing their young faces make my insides twist with nervousness. My gaze lingers on Fredrick. His lips are morphed into one of the most horrible victorious smirks I have ever come across in my life. It’s the smirk that tells the opponent they have lost without even fighting.

“ We suspected that much. ” The twins break the heavy silence and settle down on the couch, leaving Fredrick and Abraham standing near the window.

“ What brings you all here in the middle of the night? ” Ryker questions, remaining as calm as someone like him can be right now.

Fredrick’s smirk never falters as he directs his gaze at me. I breathe, slowly, deeply, and try my best to not let my heartbeat skyrocket.

“ You proved to be quite s