Alphas were usually much harder to handle as they got closer to their first shift. I had been exactly the same way. My parents had struggled a lot with me, and they had at least known what was happening. I could only imagine what Elara had been dealing with all this time.
“Yeah,” I muttered quietly. “It must be really hard for her.”
For a few moments, I stared off into space while Jaxon mixed the salad inside a large bowl. Then, in a quieter voice, I asked, “Do you think he’s going to like me?”
My best friend paused and looked over at me. “Well, you’re ugly as hell, but you’re not a bad person. Hopefully, the kid can ignore the ugly part.”
A laugh escaped from me. “You asshole. Since you said that, you’re the one cooking the steaks.”
“f**k off. I was already planning to cook them. I’v
