All Chapters of The Alpha's Second Chance (Book One of Serena's Story): Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Brax's POV“What's all this?” Serena asked, taken completely by surprise.“A welcome picnic,” I told her, enjoying her reaction. “Last night was the whole pack, this is just my closest friends. They all want to get to know you.”Tristan and Isabel came up to us first and Isabel gave Serena a hug. Before I could say anything, Isabel had taken her hand and pulled her off to join a group of some of the other guys' girlfriends. I noted with relief that Scarlett was not among them.“I got your message,” Damian said, coming up to me now. “The elders will meet with you tomorrow morning if you like, but they would appreciate a heads-up as to what you want to talk to them about. So they'll have the answers you are looking for.”

Serena's POVDinner in the pack house was a lot of fun, even if there were a few sly comments about strange noises in the woods this afternoon. I had blushed furiously while Brax laughed beside me. The team was starting to feel more comfortable around me and I loved how they teased and fought with each other, like a big family. Brax had grown up with most of these guys, they were all around the same age. Afterwards, some of the guys decided to head out to a club for the evening while others settled down in the entertainment room to watch a movie. “What would you like to do?” Brax asked me.“Is it too early to go to bed?” I whispered in his ear.He kissed me in response and lifted me up, his arms around my waist. I wrapped my legs around him as he carried me into the elevator.

Serena's POV“I think you have to tell me now,” I said. “I won't tell him I heard it from you.”He still looked unsure, but finally he agreed. “I will tell you, but only because I think you should know everything before you go ahead with the mating ceremony.”My heart was beating faster. What could possibly be so important? I looked at him encouragingly, willing him to begin.“Maya was Brax's mate.”Whatever I had expected him to say, it wasn't that. His mate? What did he mean? I thought I was Brax's mate. Damian was watching me closely. I tried not to let on how affected I was. I caught that he had said 'was'.“Did she die?” I asked, trying to

Serena's POV Although I hated being away from Brax, my week actually went pretty quickly. I had so much to do. I was working extra hours to make up for leaving early. I had to pack up my house. And I had to make a few phone calls.I called my parents first. To say that they were surprised when I told them I was engaged would be an understatement. Of course they wanted to meet Brax immediately. I didn't know when that would be possible, but I promised them we would arrange something soon. I knew I would eventually have to tell them about him being a werewolf, but I definitely needed a bit more time to figure out how that conversation was going to go.

Serena's POVI put the mating ceremony dress back in the closet and hung up the few clothes that I had brought with me. Then I grabbed my hair and make-up bag. There was a small vanity and dressing table in the closet as well that I assumed was for me. I set up my things there and tried to make myself look as glamorous as possible.I was almost done when I heard the door open again. “Serena?” Brax's voice called.“I'm in here,” I replied. “Wait there. I want to make an entrance.”I could hear him chuckle. I stood up and checked myself again in the full-length mirror, then took a breath and walked out to meet him.He was standing by the door with an amused smile on his face, but it faded as he got sight of me. I did a little spin so he could see me from all angles. His mouth hung open slightly but he didn't say any