Page 28 of Unknowingly Adopting the Alpha
“Fuck!” Cass exclaimed, hurrying inside and slamming my sliding doors shut.
Milo stopped in front of me, head tilted in confusion. Then he shifted, standing naked in the cold.
“Was that Cass?” he asked, walking up the stairs to the back deck.
“It was,” I sighed. “He’s been taking this whole wolf thing so well. Better go check on him.”
Milo didn’t say anything, just followed me inside. Cass was hiding behind the couch, his gaze roaming the living room in slight fear.
“Cass?” I said, hoping I wouldn’t startle him.
Please don’t be afraid of me now…
“Here,” he whispered, like I couldn’t see him.
“Baby.” I kneeled where he was still hiding on the floor. “What’s wrong?”
His eyes were full of tears and regret. “I-I’m sorry,” he whispered. “I guess it all just hit me all of a sudden.”
Nodding in understanding, I sat and held his hand, ignoring the fact Milo had finally sought me out to talk.
“The wolf that approached is my brother, Milo. He wants to meet you.”
“Oh,” he blushed, with either embarrassment or because he was shy, I couldn’t tell.
“Would you be okay with that? He won’t be in his wolf form anymore.” I also hoped he wouldn’t be naked.
“Yeah, that sounds good,” he conceded, forcing a smile on his face.
“Milo?” I called, and he stepped closer. He hadthankfullyfound a pair of my joggers so he wouldn’t meet my fated while naked.
I helped Cass stand, hoping he wouldn’t bolt at the sight of Milo. With my hand secure on his back for support, he awkwardly shook Milo’s hand.
“Nice to meet you,” Milo grinned, showing off his boyish charm.
“You too,” Cass replied timidly.
“You’re the first wolf shifter he’s seen shifted, besides myself,” I explained to Milo, hoping he wouldn’t judge Cass for being afraid.
“Ah,” he nodded in understanding. “Sorry for running so fast then. I heard you were coming today and wanted to meet you before the others got the chance.”
“Dad told you?” I asked, hoping Dad hadn’t made him come, but that Milo wanted to meet Cass. Maybe Milo felt guilty over things with Darius and wanted to show his support of Cass because of it? It was hard to know when it came to my brother.
“He told me you were bringing him to meet the pack, like he told everyone else this morning,” he informed me.
“Oh, I should probably tell everyone that we aren’t just friends, but dating now.” I hoped Milo would help spread the word to the others. I’d specifically told Dad that they should act like he was my friend. Now I’d gone and made sure we were dating. I wanted them to show Cass they respected that. It wouldn’t do me any good if things went well but Cass only thought it did becausehe was nothing more than a friend. I didn’t want insecurities when it came to our relationship. Cass didn’t know how serious we already were, so I had to show him in small ways until I could drop the fated mates bomb on him.
“I’ll spread the word,” Milo promised. “And congrats to you both. I’ve wanted to see you happy for a long time, brother.”
I wasn’t sure he meant it, but I let it slide. Milo had always fought me on things and wanted to beat me at whatever competitions or games we’d participate in. He really wanted to always come out on top when it came to me, so for him to say he wanted me to be happy… Yeah, he was definitely feeling bad about things with Darius.
Cass cleared his throat and smiled kindly at Milo. “I met your partner yesterday. Darius. He seems nice.”
I almost choked on air. Cass truly was the best thing that had ever happened to me. The way Milo’s eyes widened, then shot to me. Priceless.
Shrugging, I explained. “Darius told me about you and him. I had to let Cass know, too.”
Swallowing, Milo nodded. “I see.”
