Mia ignored her and handed her a shoebox. Cricket opened the box and widened her eyes as she took out a pair of stilettos. “Matching green and for sure I’ll be as tall as an alpha. That is, if I don’t fall on my ass.”
“Actually, I think the green complements Slade’s beautiful green eyes.”
“Look, girlfriend, I love you and all, but don’t tease me with what I can’t have.”
“Of course, you can have Slade! He loves you and you love him.”
I shouldn’t have shared so much with her. “Mia, there is more to our kind than just love or rather lust. There’s duty and status.” Outdated lycan law.
“Dominic defied the king. And as it turned out, everyone agrees it’s good to add different genes to the wolfish mix.”
“In that department, I’m part of the wolf mix. You on the other hand have always been pure human.”
“I don’t mean to insult you, but Dom says you are 60% human.”
“And Slade is 75% or more wolf.”
“Precisely.”
“Which means to honor our wolf, the king wants Prince Slade to find an alpha female who is just as much wolf.” To think the defiant little human ended up with a powerful enforcer fond of bondage. “Even if we love each other, Slade owes it to his murdered family to find a proper mate.”
“That would be you. So fight for him,” Mia insisted.
Mia knows nothing of our laws. “If you think lycans are so open, why do you keep your cottage getaway?”
Mia snorted. “Not much of a getaway. Five betas watch my every move.”
She furrowed her brow. “You do have a point. Although, even if I married a human I’d still want my own woma
n-cave.”
“I wish I could be a lone wolf or part-time lone wolf, but I’ve always longed for companionship.” Cricket frowned. “Maybe because my pack rejected me.” She had shared her terrible pre-change experience only with Rylee and Mia. Not even Slade knew of her horrible past. To share her sad beginnings with the most desired male alpha would have been shameful beyond reason. Pity from him, the last thing she needed.
Mia’s mouth downturned. “I’m sorry, I was being flippant.”
“No problem. I’m grateful I live with Team Greywolf. They treat me like a sister, but with respect.”
“I’m sorry I can’t un-invite your sisters. Please don’t change your mind about coming to our ball.”
“I’m coming. I promised, but I’m only going to the ball to support your campaign.” Mia intended to raise funds for the wounded human warrior and their canine companion program, a worthy cause. Otherwise, she would have stayed home and cleaned the barn. “Actually, since I received the Lycan Medal of Bravery, sister-bitches will probably be green with envy. Can’t wait to hear what they say to that.”
“I tried to get them off the list, but Dominic went all-alpha on me and forbid me to do so.”
Cricket’s eyes widened. “You…tried to take alpha lycans off the list…” She laughed. “Have you not read The How To Piss Off The Entire Lycan Society manual?”
Mia blushed. “Dominic made that very clear.”
Hmm. Did he spank her? She got a kick talking to Mia about their kinky BDSM relationship. Slade’s dominance over her had turned her on like nothing else. Oh, well. So much for pursing that aspect of their relationship. She winked. “I bet he did.”
“Anyway, when Slade sees you, he’s going to go all-alpha wolf on you.”
“Not. Rylee says the king demanded he take an alpha mate and move to the Yukon to take in lone wolves.”
“What about his duty with Team Greywolf?”
“He’ll still be a member. Rylee feels having an LIA presence in the northern territories would be a good thing.”
“Did he agree?”