Where is my daughter?

Emma’s stepfather said, "What a surprise to see you here!" His voice was dripping with sarcasm.

“Alpha Alfred and Luna Gertude,”

"Hello," I said, trying to keep my voice level. "Good to see you,” I said, smiling at the middle-aged couple in front of me and extending my hand out to shake him.

Alpha Alfred reciprocated, eyeing me and Ashley wryly. Emma’s mother nodded politely. I felt Ashley's arm tautened the more around mine, and I knew that she was sensing the tension in the air. She was probably enjoying the drama, knowing that it would make things more complicated for me.

"Ashley,” I called, tightening my teeth together, "meet Alpha Alfred and Luna Gertrude, my Luna's parents. Ashley is my childhood friend and once my lover.” I introduced them courteously with pride so Ashley could get the memo and not behave badly or try to flirt with me in front of them.

Ashley smiled, but I knew it was a fake smile. “Good to meet you, sir and ma'am."

Alpha Alfred nodded, but Luna Gertrude looked