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We are quiet. “Yeah, that would be a problem,” Kitty admits.

“That doesn’t mean I would reject him if he were,” Nova explains. “But I’d lie if I said I would be overly excited and happy.”

“I am sure you will find a great mate,” Benji tells her. “You deserve it. And even when he might be an alpha’s son, it doesn’t mean he will want that position.” He pauses. “Take that from an alpha’s son.”

“You never wanted to take the rank?” I ask.

He shrugs. “My father was so vile; I was mostly in survival mode. Most of the time, I just wished I could be gone from the pack. That’s not an alpha mentality to have. I should have had more fighting spirit.”

“But youhavefighting spirit,” Nova argues.

“I agree.” I take his hand. “You constantly want to protect others. In your old pack, you couldn’t do that, but now you can. Maybe you weren’t born to become alpha, but gamma!”

“Listen to your smart mate,” Kitty says. “Think of all the options you have now.”

“That’s true.” Benji tilts his head, a thoughtful expression on his face. “I could help so much.”

“Well, then, want to rejoin the party?” Kitty asks.

Benji and I exchange a gaze and nod. “Let’s head back to the others.”

The rest of the night goes smoothly. Everyone is still very kind and welcoming to me, and I find myself feeling so much closer to Benji. Once most guests have left, we help with cleaning everything up together with Anton, Jonah and Kitty. To my joy, Benji seems to be getting along with the two guys, and they even exchange numbers. It’s silly, but it means so much to me that he doesn’t discriminate against Jonah for being a hybrid. Once we are done, Jonah and Anton take off, while Nova offers to drive us home.

“Is it really okay?” Benji asks. “We can take a taxi.”

“Or an Uber,” I add.

At that, both Kitty and Nova burst into laughter. “Bless your innocence,” Kitty giggles.

“Good luck trying to find a taxi here or getting an Uber,” Nova chuckles. “Now, don’t be shy. I picked you up, and I will take you home.”

“Next thing you know, they will offer to go on foot,” Kitty chuckles.

I wisely decide not to say anything, because she isn’t wrong. I was about to suggest that Benji and I could take a walk. I squeeze my mate’s hand before we get into the car. Just like me, Novadidn’t drink. This reminds me that I really should get my license. Maybe it’s something I can discuss with the alpha.

The sun is rising when we pass the borders of Sunset Hills, dipping the whole pack into a warm orange light. It’s truly beautiful and proof of where the pack’s name comes from.

“It’s moments like these,” Nova says quietly. “That I really am so glad to live in this area. I know most people prefer the big city life, but I just enjoy this here.”

“I enjoy both,” Kitty admits. “I love going clubbing in the city, but I also enjoy the quiet, peaceful nights in our pack.”

When I gaze out of the window, I notice that Lord Silas is already up, too, talking to a couple of people. He and the alpha truly seem to be busy recently. It’s when Nova halts the car, and we open the door, that I see her body stiffening. To my surprise, she opens her door, too, slowly getting out of the car. “Do you smell that?” Nova mutters.

“Smell what?” Kitty asks.

“Jasmine and oranges.” She pauses, turning around to stare at the group that stands around Silas. “Who are they?”

“These are Silas’ brothers and friends,” Benji explains. “Durant and Alex on the left are his brothers. The other guy is called Julianus, I think.”

I can’t believe it,” she whispers.

thirty-two

Yet Another Second Chance

*MARCELLUS*

It’s very early in the morning when Silas and I get up. I swear, once this issue with his brother is dealt with, I want a whole sex-filled weekend with him, preferably a week, but I want to keep it realistic. I am not sure if Silas has similar thoughts, but at least he is as displeased as I am to have so much work early in the morning. He doesn’t look too happy when he steps outside onto the porch and meets Durant, Alex and Julianus there.