“Hey…you know Leona?” Erik asked the second I stepped beside him, green orbs swimming in the sunlight. His gaze flickered to me when I didn’t respond, and I swallowed harshly.
“Yeah, we actually just met. Apparently, her mom’s a gamma?”
He gave a curt nod. “Brave woman. They are good people, loyal and kind.”
A loud banging had our heads turning to the front of the hall. Four elderly looking Lycans were seated horizontally, their faces hard as stone. I stiffened when I felt Erik’s warm grasp on my arm as he pulled me closer.
“Come on, the meeting is starting. We should settle down.” He drew me towards the main benches in front. My ears were already burning hot when I stared at him in confusion.
“I thought you were a back bencher.” My voice was strained as we sat down and Erik glan
