King Braedon POV I cringed. I wished Julia could be a little more accepting of Blair's outfit, but Liandra was looking at Blair with revulsion too. I just knew that Blair was going to say something outrageous. James was already looking gleeful, his eyes sparkling. He adored Blair and the things she would say without hesitation. Blair slowly put her fork down, looking thoughtful. "Julia," she said very sweetly as we all waited, my heart pounding in my chest, James leaning forward so he didn't miss it "Perhaps you could help me later," she said thoughtfully. No way. Was my mate finally going to accede to Julia's wishes? I stared at her suspiciously. I didn't trust the look on her face. Not one bit. James was smirking. Alpha Cody looked puzzled and Liandra was smiling. I fought the urge