Rhys could almost see every instance where Rebecca nearly shot him going through the Alpha’s mind. Rhys couldn’t help but grin.
Emmett and Liam were clearing their throats behind them. Aleks flipped them off. Liam started cackling, even Sebastian was grinning from ear to ear.
“I take it I missed something?” Abby looked around. Rebecca shook her head.
“Nah, just having some fun with my mate is all.”
“Mate?” Abby raised an eyebrow.
Rebecca jerked her thumb over her shoulder to where Aleks sat glowering at Rebecca.
“That’s my honey bear.”
Aleks nipped her shoulder.
“We knew it was a bear shifter because we could smell it on the Christmas card. We honestly thought you had snuck off with Gray until we learned he was deployed. He always had a thing for you. Then, I checked in with the polar family south of the town where you were living. Did you know your ex married that bimbo he dumped you for?” Abby reached across the table and plucked a french fry off of Rebecca’s untouched plate.
Rebecca looked at Abby, and then together they both said, “Skank.”
“Anywho.” Abby looked up at Aleks. “I’m Abby Wright, college roommate. You are?” She held out her hand.
Aleks smiled warmly and shook hands with her. “Aleksander Arkadion, mate and husband.” He grinned.
Abby’s smile died on her face. “Arkadion? The Arkadion? The Alpha?” She turned to look in horror at Rebecca, who was now happily dipping her fries in ketchup and munching on them. “You madeherthe most powerful female in the paranormal world? What in the hell is wrong with you?” she demanded.
“Hey!” Rebecca yelled.
Behind the counter Emmett couldn’t contain his laughter anymore. Around Rhys everyone started cracking up.
“She really does know you,” Rian said.
“It was the ‘psychotic midget’ comment that gave it away huh?” Abby laughed.
“You’re not funny.” Rebecca pouted.
“Go ahead and let the bottom lip stick out, chickie. Remember, you and I shared a room for four years. I know how you think, which is exactly why I am scared for paranormals everywhere.” Abby grabbed another fry.
“She’s actually helped us come together. She’s doing a great job,” Sebastian interjected.
Rebecca blew kisses in his direction.
Rhys couldn’t help but agree. Rebecca had her zany moments, but she had done a lot of good. He would forever be in her debt for saving him.
Abby turned to face Sebastian and whatever she was going to say died on her lips. “Oh my god your baby is so freaking cute!” she gushed.
Sebastian sat up straighter and turned his body so that Lucian was more visible. “He takes after his fathers,” Sebastian said happily.
Abby nodded then stopped. “Huh?”
“I’m a hybrid. I gave birth to Lucian. My mates are Kent and Liam.” Sebastian indicated the two men sitting on either side of him.
Abby’s eyes bugged out a little.
Everyone around the room made their introductions. Rebecca stood up and went to Ma who handed Aidhan over to her. She walked back over to the table and handed him to Abby.
“Hello Aunt Abby, my name is Aidhan, pleased to meetcha,” Rebecca said in a high-pitched voice.
Rhys watched as Abby’s eyes filled. She lay Aidhan down on her legs and let him wrap both hands around either one of her forefingers. He cooed and giggled.
