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Ugh. What is wrong with me?

These guys have a pack.

They’re not casual dating material.

Besides that, I don’t think his Alpha would be too pleased if I told him I wanted to date them both. Alphas are usually way too possessive for that kind of thing.

Non-pack Alphas.

He’s pack, Beth, remember.

They’re both in a pack.

You just don’t know if they’re mated to their Omega or not.

It feels like a loaded question.

If they say yes, there’s no way I can see either of them again.

If they say no, well, that feels even more complicated.

The easiest option is to steer clear of them both.

Avoid making a mess and getting hurt.

That’s the plan now, and I need to stick to it.

Chapter Forty-One

Jack

It’s a nice night and the walk home is easy. My mates give Beth and I some space on the way back to the restaurant, and she immediately apologises for her ex. I can tell she feels awful about what happened once she left, and it doesn’t matter that it’s not her fault.

She feels responsible. He was her ex, and she’s the reason he was there.

That doesn’t tell the whole story.

She doesn’t know what I said to make him throw the first punch.

I’ve been warned not to tell her, so she’s not going to find out, either.

I’m forbidden from revealing that she’s our fated mate.

When I took Enzo and Arrow backstage to grab my kit, they filled me in on Gio running into Beth in the mall, where he apparently found out that she’s gun-shy about dating right now, after some bad experiences.

I get it, after meeting her ex.

It doesn’t make sense not to tell her we’re meant for her, but Alpha’s orders are Alpha’s orders.

I’m sure their instincts will kick in soon enough and make them realize how dumb they’re being.

While I wait, I’ll just have to keep things light and friendly.

“So, what did you think of The Terrace?” I ask, hoping she at least enjoyed the gig.

“Um …” She presses her lips together and gives me an apologetic look. “You sounded really good at the start …”

I blink at her. “At the start?”

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