Lucas’s POVHer mouth forms an ‘O’ of surprise. “But…”“He’s male?” I say, forcing my smile to stay in place. “Yes, I’m aware.”Her brow furrows. “I see that,” she says slowly. “What I was trying to say was, but you’ve only been gone for a week or so.”“Ollie and I are fated mates,” I say, nonplussed. “So, you don’t have a problem with the fact my mate’s a guy?”Linda blinks at me. “Why would I?”“He’s expecting torches and pitchforks,” says Nancy in a dry voice.Linda frowns. “Some of the older pack members might grumble about it, but the rest of the pack—myself included—won’t care as long as you’re happy. I know Randy and his ilk would have taken an issue with your mating a male, but you’re our Alpha now.”“But I’m not Randy’s biological son,” I blurt out, slightly panicked for a reason I don’t understand.Beside me Nancy face palms and lets out a long sigh.Linda reaches toward me, hesitates for a second, then places her hand on my shoulder. “I already know that. I’m pretty sure ha
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