A few days after the dust had officially settled, the women in my family started avoiding me. I didn’t know why, and I wasn’t sure if I wanted to know. My answer, however, would soon appear—whether I was ready for it or not.
I glared at Dad and Neil, who stood off to the side, laughing their asses off at me. Their amusement only lasted until their Mates shot them sharp looks, causing them both to shrink back like scolded pups. Meanwhile, I had my own problem to deal with. The women had cornered me, demanding an explanation for why I had refused Selene’s request to mark her.
"Mom, I can explain," I said again, pressing my back against the wall. My heart pounded as I quickly scanned the foyer for an escape route, but they had cut off every option. The door was sealed—no chance of slipping
