Alpha Gray
I stick out my tongue and make a fake gagging noise, and Brooke leans over to swat me on the arm playfully.
“Just keep an open mind,” Mom adds.
“Hate to say it, Mom, but the more you talk about the mate bond, the less I think I want it,” Brooke murmurs.
Mom darts a look in her direction, like she’s surprised by Brooke’s sudden cynicism. She’s usually the more easygoing one, so I’m sure her comment catches mom off guard.
“What’s that supposed to mean?” Mom asks incredulously.
Brooke shrugs, rocking forward and standing up. “I mean you say that when you find your mate, your whole life basically becomes about living for that person,” she says, walking toward the kitchen. She pulls open the frid