Chapter 13

Richard’s POV:

“Okay Richard, what the hell was that?”

I was surprised to be suddenly confronted like that. I focused on the table, using the same diversion technique I did the last time.

“I don’t understand what you mean Darren.” I said acting oblivious.

The Beta rolled his eyes, “Stop acting oblivious you dumbass, you know what I mean.”

“Is peeking in on people’s conversations your new hobby?” I asked him.

“Oh, stop acting like you don’t know what you’re doing. I heard the way you dismissed her,” he looked a bit annoyed now, and I wondered if he was feeling protective over our new pack member. He must really value her friendship, I thought.

“And how is that your business?”

“It is when-” and here my best friend stopped, muttering beneath his breath, before looking back at me, “Is this your way of hiding your attraction to her?”

I froze as he said those words and looked at him. Here comes the interrogation, I thought as he held my stare. Darren must have seen something on my face, be