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them.
    “ Griff, set her down quickly and run.” Ren was already heading
to the door when Griff all but threw me down and hightailed it
after him. I just roll my eyes and pick up the half empty tray and
go back in to face Eira.
Bran Cadwgan
    Watching the
Pack younglings charge through the Hall, I followed at a slightly
slower pace, since I was supposed to be supervising the
preparations for the snowball fight. Groups had been detailed to
build barricades and 'snow forts' behind which piles of snowballs
lay ready. Alix had agreed that she would not be outside playing,
but was staying indoors with Aaleahya and the twins.
    Even though
the first of the Challenges would not take place until Monday, I
was cautious as to whether her birth pack would try anything,
against either of us. Let me rephrase that. I knew that they would
try something against me, and I expected it to be during the first
Challenge, the biathlon. I knew Gavril was keeping me on light
duties until the Challenges, but I also knew that it was not
because he doubted me.
    Still this
afternoon and tonight was not about the Challenges, other than a
sideways celebration of my finding my Mate. This was fun, plain and
simple, the sort of fun that we used to have when Gavril, Owain and
I had been younglings ourselves in the hills of North Wales.
    It was long
overdue.
Owain
Cadwalader
    Watching the
squealing Pack younglings on the way out to the rear of the Hall, I
had a wide smile on my face, both for their excitement, and for the
fact that my fellow Beta, Bran, had something that looked
suspiciously like a smile on his lips as he supervised. Alix had
clearly had a huge impact on my serious friend.
    I felt
slightly nervous, as I grabbed the keys for my Landrover Defender,
on my way to collect Merida from her apartment. Given her nervous
reaction to the noise in Hunter's Arrow, was I going to be doing
more harm than good by bringing her to a Pack event like this?
    I hoped
not.
    The 3.5 litre
V8 engine of the Landrover ate up the miles to Merida's apartment,
and I sat there for a moment, letting the engine idle. I had dated
other humans before through the years, but for some reason, this
particular human called to me.
    Well, there
was no point in wasting time. Cutting the engine, I climbed out,
the snow crunching under my boots, as I locked the door, and made
my way to the apartment Merida had indicated. Taking a deep breath,
I knocked on her door.
Merida
Davinier-Cadwaladr
    I hadn’t been
so nervous in a long time, in fact I wasn't used to going on dates,
or out at all, especially with a guy as handsome as Owain. After
gathering some courage, I managed to get ready, I paced my room
while looking at my phone. I didn't have his number so there was no
point on checking it. Just a nervous gesture, I suppose. Taking a
last glance at my reflection on the mirror I smiled to the results,
simply casual, comfortable and warm. Making my way in the kitchen I
prepared myself a tea to try and calm my nerves.
    I had almost
finished my tea, when I hear the knock on my door. My heart jumps
and I clean my cup before walking to the door. Upon opening it, my
lips curve in a smile. He looked even more handsome now under the
light of day. "Hey you. I am glad you remembered my address. I'm
ready … of course.”
    I gave a shy,
slightly embarrassed laugh and walked out. Locking my door, I
accompanied him to the car, putting my seatbelt on, he is one of
those fast drivers. I was really hoping that the drive was not
awkwardly quiet and that we arrived at our destination quickly.
Then I realised what I had thought. I wanted him to drive safely
but we arrive quickly. But small spaces are not my thing, not given
the circumstances with which I associate cars. I can’t help but
sneak looks at him as he is driving, wondering what he is
thinking.
Owain
Cadwalader
    Noting the
slight tension as Merida buckled herself into the Landrover, I was
glad I brought the 'workhorse' instead of the speedier