“Kass, you can’t just ask people that,” Halo said, rolling his eyes.
“Hush.”
But the question struck fear into Luce’s wide eyes. He shook his head again. “No. A beta. But - the rest, yes.”
Halo hauled himself up and limped over to us before leaning his weight on me. “Why do you look so scared?”
“I’m sorry,” Luce said, his eyes flicking to Halo now.
“No, no, don’t be. I’m an omega too. This guy’s an alpha, as I’m sure you noticed by his big broad shoulders and inability to mind his own business.” He winked at them. “But he’s a good one, I promise.”
My heart fluttered unexpectedly at Halo’s compliment.A good one?
“I see,” Luce said. Some of the tension left his shoulders. “Thank you. I apologize, it’s been a rough journey to get here.”
Halo and I exchanged glances.
“So this is your camp, I assume?” I said.
Luce nodded hesitantly. “Yes.”
I tried to smile in a non-threatening way, hoping it came across. “Then why don’t we sit and talk?
Luce’s cautious gaze turned to Halo, who nodded with a gentle smile. Luce’s companions nodded to him, and finally Luce let out a relieved exhale and said, “As you wish, alpha.”
