“Says who?” She inquires, sounding slightly affronted..
“Um, says everyone.” I explain, as if it’s the most obvious thing in the world. “Alpha warriors don’t come home from battle and run to their Mommies for cuddles. They go drink and hunt and kiss she-wolves.”
“And what do you know about drinking and kissing she-wolves?” My mother counters, playfully narrowing her eyes. “Have you been sneaking out to the pub at night?” She gasps, gripping my arms. “How many wives do you have, tell me right now!”
“None!” I laugh, “I promise!” Of course, she doesn’t need to know that I already have a girlfriend. Knowing how mothers worry, she’d probably overreact to learn how fast I’m growing up.
“Listen to me very carefully Dominic,” Mom replies after a moment, trailing her fingertips up and down my
