Forty Eight

Ryker opened his arms for Brielle’s embrace as she and Reid wandered into the living room with wide smiles. Her eyes softened as she noticed her readily awaiting mate, before taking a seat next to him on the brown, vintage leather sofa and resting her head against his chest.

Ryker placed a soft kiss on her forehead as Reid plonked himself down beside them. Harlie and Scarlett were sat on a matching sofa opposite the three alphas, both wearing knowing smirks as they eyed Brielle.

River was sprawled out in an arm chair at the side of Ryker, flicking through the channels on the tv as he considered the film options.

Scarlett shuffled her fingers through her bowl of popcorn, still grinning at her alpha. “Nice of you both to join us.” She teased, earning herself an eye roll from Brielle.

“Was the shower taking too long to heat up, Bri?” Harlie pondered, before taking a handful of Scarlett’s popcorn and shoving it in her mouth.

Scarlett scoffed. “I think the problem was trying to cool i