After two more stores, I finally find the perfect dress. It’s white which isn’t necessary for a shifter union, but I like it, nonetheless. It reaches just below my knees and has a full lace skirt with a tulle underlay, giving it a fifties vintage vibe. The top is fitted with a wide boat neck but doesn’t show too much cleavage. The cap sleeves match the lace that’s on the shirt. Lastly, I find a light blue sash that almost matches Masen’s eyes to tie around my waist making a belt. Mickey promises to make time later in the week for shoe shopping, even though I’ll be barefoot for the actual ceremony. My belly has been queasy for the past few days. I think I’m more nervous than I expected.

The only detail left to handle is the food. Before we make our vows, it’s customary to have a feast provided by the female’s family. Since I no longer have a family, Nicole and Red have volunteered to take care of the caterer. I decide I’m going to provide the dessert myself. Mickey tells me what Masen’s, Caleb’s, and Sniffer’s favorite desserts are so I can make them each something special. I’ll also make a few cakes and cookies for most of the other guests. That’s how I’ll spend Friday and most of Saturday.

True to his word, Caleb harasses Masen repeatedly about being claimed. It doesn’t seem to have the effect he was hoping for though. Masen just puffs out his chest and says, “I know. She couldn’t resist me,” then sends me a heated look that makes all kinds of promises.

“That’s nothing, you should have seen her the other day. She called Roxanne a cock chasing lint licker. Then, she told Mase she owned his...” I throw the apple I was peeling at Sniffer, nailing him right in the forehead, before he can finish.

“Don’t even think about it,” I threaten. His face is priceless, mouth hanging open with bits of apple dripping down his face. The red welt left behind indicates I might have thrown it a little too hard, but what he’s trying to say is soon forgotten as everyone laughs at what I’ve done.

There’s been no word about the rogues since Masen searched their compound. Jeff and Rob are still detained in the cells, but Masen tells me the cells were developed for young shifters who haven’t yet gained control of themselves so they’re pretty comfortable. He thinks they may be telling the truth about their involvement after questioning them a few more times.

Other than to tell me he fired Roxanne all together on Monday, we haven’t talked about that day. He hasn’t been back to his office this week, but he’s working from home quite a bit to make up for the time he’s taking off for us to have a short honeymoon. We will be leaving the Wednesday after our ceremony. He has a meeting Tuesday that he wasn’t able to reschedule, but he’s keeping where we are going a surprise.