A Serene Afternoon

“Listen up, folks!” Alpha Matthew boomed, capturing the attention of the entire room. They all looked up, taken aback by his unbridled rage. “I don’t want to hear another word about this! No matter the reason, if anyone brings it up again, don’t come crying to me when you get kicked out of the Ethereal Hunters!”

“Got it, Alpha,” the group replied, their voices trembling with fear.

“Hey, babe, let’s not make a scene,” I whispered, tugging on his arm.

“How can I not go ballistic when the love of my life is being treated like garbage by her own people?” Alpha Matthew asked me, his anger still simmering.

I took his hand and gave it a comforting squeeze. “Let’s focus on Violet’s big day, okay?”

Alpha Matthew took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. “You’re right. It’s a happy day for her, and we should celebrate that.”

“Yeah, forget about those haters,” I said, trying to lighten the mood. “I’m good, babe. Let’s move on.”

“Holy cow, what’s the commotion about?” Hannah exclaimed as she returne