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Chapter Fifty-One

Alpha Blake

“Mom,” I growled in warning.

“I’m just making an observation, son. She has a son but is unmarked. And that’s uncommon.” She defended.

“It’s fine, Blake,” Ryley reached over placing her hand on top of mine.

“I was seventeen when I found out I was pregnant. I didn’t know he was my mate.” She explained.

“And where is this mate of yours now?” She questioned. And I would have reacted but Ryley squeezed my hand.

“He marked someone else,” Channing growled out. All our attention snapped to him. Aspen scuffed, beside him.

“What a f**ken idiot! Was he blind or g*y because those are the only two reasons I could think of where a man would leave a woman like Ryley?” Ryley let go of my hand and stood up from her chair. I thought she was going to storm out but instead, she walked over to Aspen, leaned down, and wrapped her arms around his neck before kissing his cheek.

“He is pretty dumb, isn’t he?” She smiled.

“But he did give me Channing so there’s my silver lining.”

“Yeah, I guess, he’s alright,” Aspen shrugged and Channing whacked him in the chest with the back of his hand. Aspen let out a groan.

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Ryley leaned over the back of the chairs in the middle of them, wrapping an arm around both of them to pull them close.

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“It’s okay, Channing. Sometimes people are only in our lives for a short time. And I got you.” She mumbled kissing her son’s check.

“It’s okay, man, I can be your new daddy,” Aspen exclaimed after Ryley was making her way back to her chair. She looked at me with horror before looking towards my d**bass of a son.

“That’s my mom, you f*ck,” Channing growled.

“Just because you came out of her doesn’t make her less hot,” he shrugged and Channing smacked him in the chest again.

“Aspen,” Ryley gasped.

The table went silent before my father burst out in laughter. My mother looked at him in embarrassment. But I couldn’t help but hold in my laughter.

“Blair,” My mother scolded my father as Aspen joined in with his laughter.

“You are so lucky I love you,” Ryley chuckled as she walked back over to him to pinch his cheek, before taking her seat beside me.

“Sorry,’ I mouthed to her and she brushed it off.

“Anyways,” she started once their laughter had calmed down. I still can’t believe my son would say that in front of her.

“Elizabeth, if you are asking if he is still in the picture, he isn’t. We parted ways before I knew I was pregnant.” Ryley explained.

“I apologize for my grandson’s lack of manners. That is no way to

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speak to a woman.” My mother said, scolding Aspen.

“Maybe he was a little blunt but I want him to be himself around me. As weird as that comment was and I’m old enough to be his mother. I’ll be laughing about it later.” She told her with a chuckle.

“See, a woman likes a man that can make them laugh,” I heard Aspen say to Channing.

“Unless her name is Hailey,” Channing snickered and it was Aspen’s turn to hit him in the chest.

“Shut up,” Aspen whispered with a growl. I just shook my head.

The dining room was filling up with pack members and dinner was about to be served which I was thankful for. If my mother spends any more time with Ryley I know she will push her too far. And my chance of being with her will be gone.

“Ryley, why haven’t you joined another pack?” She asked as the plates were being placed down. She thanked the server before turning her attention to my mother and her question.

“I didn’t want another pack. Walter had often offered me to join his pack but I just preferred to be on my own.” She answered.

“Walter?”

“Beta Walter of the Shadow Moon pack. He was there for her and Channing.” I answered.

“Walter is a good man. I understand he lost his mate a few years ago.” My father said, joining the conversation.

“She passed away almost eighteen years ago. I unfortunately didn’t get a chance to meet her.” Ryley told him.

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“And you and Beta Walter?” My mother questioned and both the boys cringed.

“Grandma, no, he’s old.” And my father scoffed.

“Are you saying I’m old?”

“You have grandma.” Aspen defended. And Ryley chuckled.

“Walter has always been like a father to me and a grandfather to Channing. There is nothing romantic about our relationship. And you are right, Walter is a good man.”

I was thankful everyone started to eat after that. This evening has had me on the edge of my seat; my anxiety is through the roof. I can’t handle any more questions from my mother.

“So, Ryley, what do you think of the Luna position?” She just had to ask. I froze with the fork halfway to my mouth. I looked at Ryley who was staring at me.

“What about the Luna position?” Ryley stammered, placing her fork down and her hands went to her lap. I could tell she was nervous about this question. I suspected she was an alpha’s daughter and her mate was also an alpha. By all accounts, Ryley should be a Luna.

“Well, would you be willing to leave your job to lead by my son’s side?” My mother clarified. I don’t think I’ve ever been more embarrassed in my life. How the hell could she ask such a question when I told her, that Ryley and I were just friends?

“Ryley, you don’t have to answer that. Mom?” I quickly rushed out, not wanting Ryley to answer that question.

“Luna Elizabeth and Alpha Blair, it’s so wonderful to see you,” I cringed at the interruption. This night keeps getting better and better.

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“Gwen, it’s so good to see you,” My mother said, standing up to greet her.

“Bi*ch,” Aspen sneezed out, and my father snickered. I just shook my head before looking at Ryley. She was wearing an unreadable expression. I would have grabbed her hand if she didn’t have them hiding under the table.

“Why don’t you join us?” My mother asked and this dinner just went from bad to worse.

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