Chapter 223

Alec's POV

After she ate from my fork, a small weight fell from my heart. I didn't know why I hadn't told her about this tradition. I probably forgot about it under the stress, and besides, I didn't think it was that important. She will finally be officially accepted into the pack this evening, which is why this little gesture is almost ridiculous. So after she started, the pack also started to eat and the room increasingly turned into a confusion of voices.

Val and Lynn chatted animatedly throughout the meal, but Jeremy remained unexpectedly silent. I knew what the reason was, but I never thought it would bother him so much. He's my beta after all and we've known each other since we were little, but I've never seen him so insecure. I tried to engage him in conversation several times, but he kept it short and was careful not to say anything wrong. If he continues like this, he will only draw unnecessary attention to himself.

After all, he is the on