James’s point of view
I carried Ava up the steps to the Alpha chambers, ignoring the whispers and murmurs along the way. I refused to let my mate suffer in pain from her heat just because we had to keep our mate bonded a secret.
We would have to come up with a new plan. Using the key Ace had given me, I unlocked the door to the Alpha chambers and gently carried Ava into the room and onto the bed. I took off my shirt, knowing she needed more skin-to-skin contact. As I began to remove my shirt, someone suddenly tackled me.
"What on earth are you doing, Gregg?" I yelled, lying on the floor, realizing it was Gamma Gregg who had tackled me.
I was ready to fight Gregg. Why on earth would he attack me? Ava was in heat and needed my touch.
"What the hell are you doing, Beta James? Why are y
