On Blast

When the food is ready and we go out to the dining room, I notice that Alpha Riku has arrived. He's having what appears to be a serious conversation with Jae on the couch, probably about his foot and how dumb he is for letting that happen.

I wonder if Jae will tell him that 'it was all my fault' for daring to wear a bikini in front of him and his dumber friend.

Once everything is set on the table, Vivian calls them. Both men get up from the couch, but Jae refuses his father's help and hops on one foot to the table.

Rude as always, but still consistent. Like I said.

I kind of like that about him, weirdly.

"Hello, Anya," Riku greets me as he approaches and gives me a light hug. His eyes drop to my neck briefly, but he doesn't look surprised. Only satisfied, "It smells delicious, dear.”

"Thank you, Alpha. Please have a seat," I say and once he's seated at the head of the table, I find my own seat next to Jae and I focus on my food… except the salad, because it’s too far away from me.