35 - Blessed Couple

~Gemma~

“Ladies and gentleman! We have our jewel.” I held it up in triumph.

“Stealing from unconscious women, Gems?” Alpha Devlin grunted in disapproval.

I frowned at him. I had shut down all mental pathways. If he felt like communicating with me, his only option was verbal. And he never missed a chance to chastise me. “This necklace only represents ugly things for her. She is better off without it.”

“Save your condemnation, wolf.” Irina glowered at Alpha Devlin. “Try not throwing stones, especially when you arrive drenched in another woman’s perfume.”

Alpha Devlin growled, moving closer to her. I stepped between them. When they were around each other, I usually had to get out my referee whistle. Irina made it no secret. She did not care for shapeshifters. Especially one in particular. “Children! Behave.” I grabbed Irina’s arm and led her away. We were the first to exit the room. I quickly kissed her cheek, appreciating the support. “Thanks, cousin.”

Perfume? Last night, he refus