Raymond POV "Congratulations, Alpha Raymond." A tall, muscular Alpha greeted me, a wide grin plastered on his rough face. He was one of the few Alphas whom I could tolerate, Alpha Eric. "Thank you, thank you," I responded with a hearty laugh, feeling the upliftment of my spirit. Standing beside Alpha Eric was a young, beautiful maiden, who was almost as tall as Alpha Eric, a sight I had always found amusing. "I have never seen Alpha Raymond smile so widely." She teased while reaching out to interlock Alpha Eric's arm with hers. I chuckled at her statement, "Why shouldn't I? You shall be surprised when you see my mate later." I did not miss the chance to show off. Alpha Eric rolled his eyes, "I can't believe this." He muttered, before taking his mate to him towards a

