Even as a Beta, Valentin had to always try his best, and be above everyone just so that they don't see his disability. Although he could communicate with his pack mates through a mind-link, he often was the quiet observer from the sidelines.

He never really bothered with a mate. Not that he didn't wish to find her, but he thought he wouldn't deserve one such as him, a mute. He spent most of his time training, doing patrols, or whatever else his Alpha and best friend, Thaddeus told him to.

Today, another pack was visiting. Alpha business, Thaddeus told him but Valentin felt odd, like something was going to happen and it made him anxious. He waited by the pack border, waiting for the others to arrive alongside Thaddeus. He saw a couple of men approaching from the distance, probably their Alpha with his Luna, his Beta, and a few warriors for protection against rouge wolves that lurked everywhere.

As the silhouettes grew closer, a faint scent hit him. He became more alert, the intoxicating smell of cinnamon and strawberries becoming stronger. Then, his eyes landed on her, the most beautiful she-wolf he has ever seen, from the other pack, walking towards him.