The Alpha’s Shadow Luna
It was why I fell in love with him.
Then the crowd parted and Mary locked eyes with us, her face lighting up with calculated delight.
Shane waved, more enthusiastic than he'd been all night.
"She's coming over," I whispered.
"Yeah," he replied, almost sheepish. "You don't mind, do you?"
Yes. I mind that you light up for her. I mind that I've become invisible.
"Of course not," I lied.
Mary reached us in seconds, her hand resting on Shane's arm just a second too long. Then she turned to me, something flashing in her eyes. Pity? Victory?