Xayden’s POV
“Didn’t you apply for a paternity leave, Beta Nox ?” Rhys asked with a raised eyebrow.
“Hmm, I did. Alpha here rejected it,” Nox replied, cutely curled in my lap like a cat. He clung to me 24x7 but I couldn’t complain. This is exactly what I wanted.
“Alpha,” Rhys ground out, his fingers curling into fists by his sides. “How can you be so demonic ? He is your mate ! And those are your pups !! As Gamma of the pack, I need to remind you that maternity and paternity leaves can not be cancelled without a valid reason. It is against our pack rules !” He scolded. “You will be punished if the elders get to know about this.”
I narrowed my eyes at him.
“I am your friend and Alpha. Show me some respect before accusing me and blackmailing me,” I growled and Rhys visibly winced. He lo
