Episode 2.

...Arabella POV...

After breakfast, Mom and I washed the dishes. Aaron fell asleep; and Dad was sorting out last minute things for Asher and I. Asher is the Alpha of our Royal Pack. He is by far the greatest leader and fighter.

He is also really close to my family, which is why he is going with me. The plan is to travel around to find my mate.

We will go to each pack, sniff around; literally. Apparently, I can smell my mate, and instantly know that it's him.

It's weird to think about, but helpful. Asher needed to meet up with other Alphas anyway, so it kills two birds with one stone.

"Party time!" someone yelled.

I heard the door close and footsteps started coming towards us. Mom and I were watching Criminal Minds in the living room. We both turned around and Asher entered.

"Asher!" I exclaimed. I jumped off the couch to hug him. Asher chuckled and hugged me back.

"Well, I feel loved," a female voice said.

I turned and saw Charlotte, Asher's mate. I pulled away from Asher and gently hugged Charlotte.

"I'm not a fragil doll you know," She teased. I smiled as I moved away from her.

"But you are very, very pregnant," I said. Asher and Mom chuckled while nodding in agreement.

"Isn't she due in a few weeks?" Mom asked. Charlotte nodded and patted her belly.

"Have you thought of any names?" Charlotte opened her mouth, but Asher cut her off before she could speak.

"His name is going to be Asher Junior," he stated proudly. Earning a hit on his arm from his mate.

"For the last time! It's a baby girl! How many times do I have to say it, so that it gets through your thick alpha skull?!" Charlotte said exasperated.

"What are you naming her?" I asked Charlotte. Asher glared at me, and I smiled innocently at him.

"Well, this guy-" she pointed at Asher with her thumb.

"Wanted an Asher Junior. So I compromised. Ashlynn," she said with a smile.

Mom squealed like a teenager. Asher chuckled and kissed Charlotte.

I fake gagged. "Gross! PDA!!!" I shouted, covering my eyes. Everyone started laughing. I opened my eyes just as Dad entered the room.

"Asher. " They did the bro-hug thing.

"Hello, Charlotte," Dad said and kissed her cheek.

"Hello, Anderson," Charlotte said.

"Asher needed to talk to you about Alpha stuff. And I wanted to give Ari this." Charlotte held up a small rectangular box.

I smiled. "You didn't have to get me anything," I said and pulled her into a hug. Charlotte laughed.

"You will be happy that I did though," she held the box out to me. It was wrapped in light blue wrapping paper and a little white bow

I pulled off the bow and undid the wrapping. It was a black jewelry box.