Max realized he was scowling and forced himself to smile, returning his attention to the two warriors that were talking to him. Their usually calm and relaxed expressions were tense and hesitant while their laughter, as one of them said some joke, seemed fake and awkward.
Max cursed himself for letting his true feelings show, then excused himself before doing more damage. He moved to the corner, gulping down his drink, and looked around. The biggest dining hall in the packhouse was full of people — both omegas and warriors, chatting happily, laughing and joking together. There was no tension, no resentment or fear between them, and they looked so happy and peaceful that his smile became a little less fake and forced.
His eyes stopped on Jamie who was standing with Lola and two more omega
