It seemed that a 'welcome back to the palace' didn't quite suit Wade. In fact, he wasn't really returning to the Noctilux Pack's palace. Instead, he was just fulfilling an invitation and wouldn't be staying long, maybe just half an hour.
"Oh, forgive me, Uncle," Lennon said with a face that conveyed regret, just after he had finished shaking hands with Wade. He shook his head once. "I didn't mean to offend you. I was just..." Then he smiled. "...glad to see you here tonight."
The people around them could only exchange glances with expressions that could not be explained in words. They seemed to feel uncomfortable, but of course no one dared to complain. After all, an Alpha was speaking.
"No problem," Wade seemed calm and composed. His expression remained unchanged, as if Lennon's words
