"My mom's been bugging me to go on a blind date," Royce dropped the line out of nowhere.
"Then just send Zane in your place. It's not like you're actually interested anyway."
"Honestly? Not a bad idea."
Zane, who'd just been volunteered as tribute, furrowed his brows like he couldn't believe what he was hearing.
"Wait, me? How am I supposed to go on a date pretending to be you?"
Royce clapped Zane on the shoulder in a casual manner. "Your alpha's planning to dive into romance, and I'm just the catalyst for his grand plans. So, tell me—what exactly can you do about it?"
Zane looked at him, startled. "You mean... me? Going on a date?"
Royce nodded, his tone matter-of-fact. "Yep. Honestly, that's about the only thing you're good for right now."
Zane: Royce... that wa
