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She nodded to his statement that she didn't need to delay. Thank you, she responded. She still didn't feel right about leaving so soon, especially taking his mate with her, but she would see what tomorrow brought. Aviana was excited to go, and if she was going on her own, she might have left immediately. But, she didn't want to be inconsiderate.

When he questioned her about settling in to the pack, Aviana wasn't surprised. It was a question she was asked a few times since joining. But, he next comment was not something she expected. Her smile fell, and her eyes shifted to the side. She knew the expectations he had of her, and she knew that at some point, she should be sleeping with the others. But, she just hadn't been ready yet. I'm settling in well, she commented. She paused, gathering her words to answer the rest of his statement. I've just been on my own for a while, and I'm not used to sleeping around others, she replied. It was true enough, even if it wasn't the whole truth.