“Yes, a Luna should be an equal to her Alpha,” one Alpha chimed in. “Truly, it’s the women in our society who hold us all together.”
I bristled a little at the praise. Alexander, who had stiffened, relaxed somewhat as well, although I doubted it had so much to do with the progressive comments about women as it was relief that he wasn’t immediately on the chopping block.
Alexander and the six Alphas went on to talk for a while. Once all six Alphas had drinks and hors d’oeuvres in their hands, Alexander led them around the banquet hall, showing off the various portraits, artworks, and sculptures on display.
All the while, he kept his arm firmly around me, so tight I could hardly breathe—let alone slip away. Every time I opened my mouth to say something that might harm him, he wou
