sat there in silence, the only sounds in the room were that of the comb running through her hair and the occasional sighs of her mother. Soon, her hair was back to being the beauty that most wome

rong with Audrey she thought.. what woman did not like the thoughts of getting dressed up to see a man? "I am sorry, lady. I did not mean to irritate you. I was only thinking_" "Quit thinking. And do not ask me again. I have not found my mate yet!" She said as she gathered her dress in her hand and began to walk to the door. The maid reached the door before her and flung the door open. Audrey stopped by the door and sighed. A guard was going to escort her down to dinner. *** Audrey was hardly able to work an appetite. She sat there, nibbling at many different foods that had been placed before her without really taking a sumptuous bite. "What is wrong, Honey? You do not seem to be enjoying the meal. Tell me what the matter is", Her father, Alpha Austin said. He had set down his cutlery and was staring at Audrey across the table. When she had first appeared, he had paid her so much compliments that she had thrown her head back and laughed, forgetting the sour mood that the Maid's question had put her in. It was always difficult for her to remain in a foul mood when she was around her father. He encouraged her to do the things she loved, applauded her when she did well and never pressured her unnecessarily. He hardly ever spoke of her finding a mate and he knew when to ask her certain questions in ways that she was never offended. Across the table, Audrey's brother, Johnson was watching her keenly and her mother did not seem to be focusing on anyone or anything but her plate of food.. she was still eating but one could tell that she was very much aware of the ongoings around her and she was paying full attention to the conversation. "I am fine, dad. I don't know why I do not have appetite for this meal", Audrey said.. as she set her fork down. Her father looked at her for a long time, trying to figure out what could be wrong with her. "I do not think anyone who is totally fine will find it difficult to eat food. What is wrong dear, are you anxious or worried over anything at all? Do let me know", Alpha Austin said. He still had his eyes on her.. she sighed. "I have been a bit nervous all evening. I do not know why. I cannot really tell why I am" . Audrey said. True, she was anxious and worried over a myriad of things she could not mention and even though she had laughed and momentarily forgotten her worry, it had come back again, stronger. " Maybe it is as a result of the work you do out