It was noon, and the blazing midday moon hung high in the sky. Heat rippled across the road as they drove home.
Emma rested her head on Brandon's shoulder, her fingers lightly curled against his arm. Her mating day was getting closer, and the thought of everything still waiting for her made her tired already. She just wanted it over with so she could finally rest.
Her pup needed it too.
She pulled out her device and switched it on. She hadn't called Ashley or Emily the previous moonfall to update them, so she dialed Emily first.
The call connected to the second ring.
"Soft Fang, I called you the last moonfall, but you didn't pick up." Emily's voice carried worry. "You didn't even call me back. Are you okay?"
"I'm fine, Mother. How is Father?"
"He's fine. He called you the last moonfall too." Emily paused. "Have you bought your mating gown? And something for the bridal shower?"
"Yes, Mother."
