"Be careful babe " Lukas says to the hearing of everyone but I know he is only mocking me.
My gaze scans through the faces of the alpha and his wife to the beta, his wife, a young man I've never seen before and then it lands on Hakeem.
Lukas leads me proudly to the group. His mother smiles sweetly
" Hello there son, how are you, Verity"
He pulls a seat out for me and sits beside me, unfortunately, I'm opposite Hakeem.
" Oh Mother we've never been better" Lukas replies
I offer the Luna a smile and exchange pleasantries with the Beta and his wife.
" You look very beautiful Verity and the answer is not too far " She winks and nods her chin towards the mark on my neck.
I freeze, not knowing what to say.
I hear Lukas in my head " reply her"
I clear my throat and fake a smile " Thank y
