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The box still weighs heavily in my pocket, and I’m wondering if now is a good time for what the three of us plan to do.

“Believe it, Dev,” Ben says. “This is what happens when people care about you.”

She wipes at her face with a napkin as our mating bond thrums inside my chest.

Once her tears are dry, a giddy, broad smile returns to her face, and I know it’s time.

I nod subtly at Ben, and then I squeeze Ace’s thigh.

“There is one more thing we have for you,” I say.

“There’s more?” she squeaks, her eyes lighting up with excitement. “I thought the restaurant was the surprise.”

“Only part of it,” Ace adds. “We’ve always got tricks up our sleeve, babe. Don’t worry. This will be the first of many.”

Ben told us she loves surprises, and her reaction gives me the final push I need.

I look at Ben and Ace. “Now,” I say, and the three of us stand out of our chairs, leaving Devyn bewildered.

Ace and I walk to the other side of the table where Ben is, and the three of us bend on one knee.

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DEVYN

Best.Surprise. Ever.

This has gone from the worst week of my life to the best.

I’ll be able to move next to Tammy with my pack.

They bought a new house just to be near me!

And now, they’re all on one knee inside the best restaurant I’ve ever eaten at in my life.

Something big is about to happen, and I stare at them, stunned.

Our mating bond flutters in my chest as Ben grins at me.

“Surprise,” he says.

I shake my head. “Why are you all on the floor?”

I mean, the obvious reason would be a proposal, but I don’t think I’m ready for that.

I could get used to the sight of them kneeling before me, though.

My inner Omega purrs in delight.

They can just stay there, on their knees before me, and I would be happy.

But then Connor produces a velvet box from his pocket, and my jaw drops.

“What is happening?” I gasp.

I’m not ready to get married. I don’t have a dress. I haven’t even thought about what cake I would want…

But when Connor opens the box, my breath catches.