30 - Bitter and Broken

~Gemma~

Out in the hall, I spoke hurriedly with Irina on the phone. I begged for her to come and help. When that failed to rouse her commitment, I cried. Tears worked with her every time. To further ruin my Saturday, Alpha Devlin anchored himself to my side, glowering at me. He hardly uttered a word to me after witnessing Alpha Camden’s make out session with the goddess. In my body!

“I have to go talk to the alpha and his luna. See if they will accept Irina’s terms.” I said, mentally tired. I ran a hand through my ratty hair. My stomach growled. I missed lunch. My feet ached. It had been a long day.

He grabbed my hand and pulled me to him. When his arms wound around me, I did not protest. I rested my head on his should and let his warmth seep into me. How long had it been since I held someone for comfort and strength? Tyson liked hugs. He was usually willing to help a girl out.

Alpha Devlin spoke into my hair. “Why are you holding me and thinking about Tyson?”

I giggled. “Just ob