My Secret, My Bully, My Mates.

We step into the industrial sized open concept kitchen. It is all stainless steel, black countertops and white cabinets. Very masculine compared to the rest of the house. But it is designed to be able to host large pack functions so fashion doesn’t really play a role here. Although the Luna has more vases full of flowers to tie it to the rest of the main level.

The wall that attaches to the hallway we came out of is full of cabinets and storage. To the left of us is the large Island that could probably sit 20 grown wolves comfortably. The dark gray and black granite countertop here was covered in platters of snacks and appetizers. The wall behind it housed two sets of dual wall ovens that were separated by a 20 foot long gas range.

To the right of the hallway we exited were the industrial sized refrigerators and more storage going around the third wall. The wall overlooking the back patio was mostly glass and the view was amazing. The patio and pool were lit up with string lights and just beyond that you could see the woods as it took on the late afternoon glow. It was perfect. “Come on.” Cam grabs my hand this time and drags me out back.

Luna Ava and Delta Gwen are on lounge chairs each with a glass of wine. Alpha Lucas is manning the grill where I can smell burgers. My mouth starts to water. Delta Kyle and

Gamma Brett come walking out with coolers.

“Underage cooler on the right, Legal’s on the Left.” Gamma Brett shouts out to everyone “Seriously?” Oliver looks at his dad. “You aren’t going to share?

“Nope, what you do when not in my presence is what you do and I don’t care as long as you don’t do anything stupid that harms someone or makes me a grandpa before you find your mate. But in my presence you are an underage teenager with rules that apply.” We all laugh and I think that is the first time I have seen Oliver blush. That’s three whole emotions out of him today.

“I hope you like burgers, sweetheart.” Alpha Lucas calls over to me as I am getting a soda out of the sunderage’ cooler.

miey are actually my favorite, how did you know?” I walked over and gave him a kiss on the cheek. He just stared at me for a minute with a goofy smile on his face before he cleared his throat, %rriors tend to be burger fans, and from what I’ve heard and seen you are one of our best.” I smiled again and I turned to walk away.

“Wait, are you blushing Dad?” Dakota laughs. That makes me smile a bit more, but I try to hide it. The Alpha is cute when he is in dad mode.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about If my face is red, its

due to the heat from the grill.” Alpha Lucas clears his throat again. Cam walked over and both twins were laughing at him and talking too low for me to hear.

“Skylar, did you find a dress?” Luna Ava asked, diverting my attention from the alphas. And that was all the invitation Sierra needed to launch into descriptions of every dress I put on and showing her and Delta Gwen the carousel of photos she has. I didn’t realize how many she actually took.

She finally got to the one of the dress we finally chose. “So this is the one and you will be able to see we all agreed unanimously.” She slid to the next picture, only it wasn’t a picture it was a video of me walking out. I don’t even recognize myself. I look happy and healthy. My high curled ponytail and crescent necklace and even my shoes complete the look in the corseted dress. You can hear the guys’ exclamations, but I only just noticed their faces in the mirror. Eyes wide, mouths open, just in shock. Another warm feeling washes over me, their looks are of appreciation not scandal or even fake interest. don’t think I have ever seen them look at me like that before and we have been hanging out for months. She even caught the exchange between my brother and Sam and the four of us had a good laugh.

“I am going to need a copy of that video, the boys reactions are priceless.” Luna Ava said and Delta Gwen agreed.