CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED & THIRTY ONE


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    CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED & THIRTY ONE


    Talia’s POV


    “Colin Ashford?” I repeated. “That sounds familiar, but I can’t remember where I heard it.”


    “You don’t remember?” Solon asked in surprise, and I shook my head. “Colin’s father used to visit during the early spring festivals. You and Colin used to y together all the time.”


    De nodded enthusiastically. “You two were so cute ying.”


    I could only nod. I didn’t remember Colin, nor did I remember ying with anyone outside of De and Solon.


    “Colin is already here. You have to go see him, Talia,” De said gleefully.


    Solon grinned. “Of course. I should greet him properly. It has been years since west met.”


    “Okay, I’m sorry. Who exactly is he again?” I asked.


    De sighed dramatically, putting her hands on her hips. “You really don’t remember, do you? You used to call him Colly. He followed you everywhere when we were little.”


    The memory hit me then. Anky green-eyed boy who would offer me candy whenever he had it. He always stuck by my side even when I was being mean.


    “I remember now,” I said quietly. “He was sweet. I can’t believe he’s an Alpha now.”


    “I mean what did you think he was going to be, Talia. He is the son of an Alpha,” De teased and I rolled my eyes.


    “Not just any Alpha,” Solon said, amused. “He runs one of the most stable packs in the region. Moonbrook’s strength has tripled under his rule.”


    “Really? We’re talking about Colin? Lanky, nerdy boy that was afraid of butterflies?”


    “The very one,” De said with a grin. “And if I recall correctly, he had a little crush on you back then.”


    Solon chuckled. “More than a little. You two were inseparable. Colin tried to follow you into every meeting Father had.”


    “I remember that,” De said. “He kept yelling about how the Princess had to be protected. The guards had to drag him out of


    the council chamber once.”


    I felt heat rise to my cheeks. “Come on, I don’t remember that.”


    “Yes, you do. He even made you a rose crown,” Solon continued.


    “It was adorable,” De added before nudging me. “You should go greet him. He’s probably already waiting for you in the main hall!”


    “1…I don’t know about that,” I said.


    “Come on, Talia. It would be weird if you didn’t greet him,” De said firmly.


    Solon grabbed his coat. “Let’s go. Father will already be with him by now. We shouldn’t keep them waiting.”


    We made our way out of Solon’s office with De half dragging me. The closer we got, the more nervous I became. I told myself it was silly to feel nervous, but I still couldn’t help but feel anxious.


    When we entered the main hall, Father was already there speaking with a tall man.


    “That’s Colin,” De whispered into my ear.


    Colin had changed a lot throughout the years. He exuded the confidence of an Alpha now. Younger me would never have


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    believed it.


    Colin was taller now and stockier, no longer thenky boy I remembered. His skin was fair, almost pale against his fine red hair, which he now kept closely shaved. A neatly trimmed beard and mustache framed his face to make him look older than he really


    was.


    I noticed how his pecs flexed as heughed. He really did fill out.


    “Close your mouth girl. You’re about to drool,” De teased, nudging me. I blushed harder when I noticed Colin had finally


    noticed me.


    “Ah, there you are. I was wondering when you two would be joining us,” Father said, finally noticing us..


    Solon bowed his head respectfully and said, “We came as soon as we heard, Father.”


    Father turned to me and De. “You remember Alpha Colin Ashford of Moonbrook, don’t you?”


    I opened my mouth to speak, but Colinughed softly. “How could she forget me? Though judging by her expression, I think she might have.”


    De grinned and said, “Only a little.”


    “I’leave you young people to catch up. Make sure our guest isfortable.” With that, Father excused himself.


    Colin turned fully toward us, his smile warm. “It’s so nice to see all of you again. Talia, it’s been a long time.”


    “Hello, Colin, wee to Silverfang,” I said, returning the smile.


    He raised an eyebrow. “Wee? That’s all?”


    I hesitated, and he leaned slightly closer, teasing, “You used to call me Colly. You can still call me that if you want.”


    Iughed softly. “That was a long time ago. We were children.”


    “Then I suppose I’ll have to remind you how it sounded,” he said, still smiling. “But if it embarrasses you, we’ll keep it between us. You can use it in private.”


    I blushed. Was he flirting with me? The wink he gave me confirmed it for me and my face grew hotter.


    De and Solon let out a quiet snicker behind me, but I ignored them. “That might not be necessary,” I quickly said.


    “It’s good to see you again,” Colin said gently. His expression softened, and for a moment, the confident Alpha faded, reced by the boy I remembered, “I missed you, Talia.”


    His words caught me off guard and before I knew it, Colin had pulled me into a hug. He held on to me as if I would vanish. I didn’t realize how much I needed this hug until I was in his arms. His warmth wasforting and I leaned into him.


    “I missed you too, Colly,” I said.


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