Everyone at the table started laughing, and I didn’t miss the sparkle in Zahra’s eyes, but I didn’t dwell on it. Instead, my eyes darted to my mate, who was looking at me lovingly.
“So barbaric…” She said in a hushed voice.
‘Just the way you like it,’I replied on our mind link as I winked at her.
She rolled her eyes playfully at me before her gaze swept the long table.
“Where is the Beta?” She asked, and my side peripherals saw Sofia’s head snap up and look at us. It felt like she was waiting for my response too.
“He’ll be here soon. I received a mind link from him a while ago. He’s already in the territory with the twins.” I answered her before shifting my eyes to Sofia. At the same time, she dropped her gaze to the table, but I didn’t miss the frown that crossed her face.
I think the youngest female in the group was harboring feelings for my Beta. And from the looks of it, she didn’t like the idea that my Beta was with my sisters.
But she has nothing to worry about. Dominic had met the twins in Atlanta, and they were not fated mates. Otherwise, he or Nadia would have told me. And if anything, my Beta didn’t seem interested in either of them.
He actually asked for permission to visit Alpha Jacob’s sister, but I have not responded yet. He still hasn’t given up on Janna yet.
The Omegas started serving dinner since we couldn’t wait for those who weren’t around yet. Nadia was hungry, and so was I.
As everyone at the table started to eat, a figure emerged from outside the grounds, capturing my attention.
Caleb.
Caleb approached us with a solemn look on his face. Everyone’s eyes were on him, but he only met Nicole’s gaze, Anya’s mother, and nodded at her before taking his seat beside Sebastian.
“Where is she?” Sebastian asked.
“She wants to be alone for now.” He answered in a low voice.
“Are you okay?” Nicole asked as she leaned in his direction and reached for his hand resting on the top of the table.
“Yes. She said we’d talk again later.”
“She might just be in shock that she got mated to an Alpha. She’ll come around.”
Caleb just answered with a smile and a nod before turning his attention to my Luna. A smile tugged on his lips as he greeted her. “Happy birthday, Luna Nadia. Sorry for the commotion earlier.”
“Thank you. And no, don’t worry, it adds up to the memory of my birthday. Makes it more special.” Nadia answered him.
“Oh fuck, they’re here. Goddess, give me a mate, please.” Dawson’s voice drew me out of gazing at Nadia as everyone chuckled and laughed around us.
“Time to meet your sisters, Alpha.” Nadia stood up from her seat and laid out her hand to me, which I took, while my heart hammered in my chest as I took a deep breath.
If there was anything aside from Nadia that I was looking forward to tonight, it was meeting my sisters.
I’d seen how Alpha Darvin and Sebastian spoiled their sisters and, at the same time, protected them. And I knew I missed out on a lot. But I hoped it wasn’t too late yet to be a brother to them.
NADIA.
My eyes were locked with my Alpha, and we just got lost in our own world.
There were too many things happening today, but one thing was for sure: Riley did an impressive job of bringing everyone special to us for this dinner. This was the only birthday celebration that I was ever given, and no matter how simple the night was, just as I requested, I think this was the best birthday I ever had.
“Oh fuck, they’re here. Goddess, give me a mate, please.” Dawson’s voice erupted into the air, followed by peals of laughter from everyone at the table.
My eyes fell behind Riley and I saw the Beta approaching with Bella and Ellie beside him. And even in the darkness, I could see the worried expression plastered on the twins’ faces. I knew they were both excited and nervous at the same time.
I stood up from my chair and laid my hand out to Riley, a small smile gracing my lips. “Time to meet your sisters, Alpha.”
