The Alpha’s Mate(38)

Adam kissed the tip of her nose. “Consider it done sweetheart.”

Rosalee relaxed into his arms and watched the dancing couples. She saw Adam’s sister and waved to her, she was with a young wolf who stared at her adoringly. Rosalee now knew this to be the infamous Luke.

Over the past week she had been introduced to every single member of the pack, slowly but surely she was learning and remembering everyone’s names.

Carly was fussing over the dessert table while a number of young wolves including Hunter and Mal who had helped around her house were currently trying to clear out the dessert table. Hunter looked happy enough but Mal was sullen. Which was a surprise really, every time she’d met him he’d been like an unrestrained giddy puppy.

Rosalee pulled her gaze back to see Greyson walking over to their table. She saw her mom watching after him and Violet waved at Rosalee. Please don’t say he’s coming over to get permission to date the Alpha’s mother in law. That would be too embarrassing.

Greyson said hello to everyone and Rosalee eyed him warily.

Greyson cleared his throat and addressed the Alpha. “I hate to talk shop but my nephew Mal has been badgering me about putting in a word for him training as an Enforcer.”

Adam grunted. “I don’t know, I still think of his as Malcolm ‘the terror’ Tanner.”

Rosalee cocked an eyebrow. “The terror?”

Adam rubbed his forehead wearily. “Don’t, just don’t ask.”

Greyson was quick to defend his nephew. “He’s grown up a lot recently, I think if he channels his enthusiasm he’ll make a fine Enforcer. He’s keen to make something of himself, he wants a steady job.”

Alec snorted. “Really?

Greyson winced. “I’ll admit he used to be a bit of a handful...“ The understatement earned him a few collective groans. “But he’s more responsible now. Truth be told I think it’s because of the librarian Terri. He’s all for impressing her.”

“Lucky Terri.” Deadpanned Alec, which earned him an elbow in the chest from Liv.

“Where is Terri by the way? I thought you invited her.” Adam asked Liv.

“I did, but she’s gone to stay in Alexandria for a couple of days, she’s watching her sister’s kids.”

Alec smirked. “No wonder Mal looks so glum.” He managed to catch Liv’s elbow before it hit him that time and enfolded her into his strong arms, where she couldn’t do any damage.

Adam looked to Greyson. “Acksel’s already spoken to me and he’s agreed to give Mal a shot.”

Greyson grinned widely. Alright Rosalee could see what the attraction was, if she wasn’t so attached to the Alpha that smile seriously would have made her melt.

Greyson thanked Adam and said his goodbyes, sauntering back over to Violet who was pleased to see him return.

Soon after Alec led Liv away to dance, mindful of her elbows.

The Alpha couple continued to watch the party progress for a while. Adam offered Rosalee a dance but she shook her head. Rosalee turned to her mate and whispered quietly in his ear. He grinned like a little boy at her.

She took his hand and led him into the dark secluded woods. She had something much more fun in mind.