Lucas stood still beside his brother, his gaze snapping from Landon to Aurelia. She was staring at Landon with wide eyes, her chest rising rapidly, her face flushing red.
“What did you say?” snapped Alpha Gregory, his eyes narrowing at Landon.
Landon blinked, his lips parting like he was going to speak, but only a soft, strangled sound came out.
“He’s my mate,” Aurelia whispered, her voice hoarse and small.
Her father’s eyes whipped toward her. “Your mate?”
She nodded mutely.
“Who is this?” Gregory demanded, his face reddening.
“My other son, Landon,” Marcus answered quietly, not looking away from his elder son.
Gregory’s shoulders loosened slightly at that answer. “Oh, well…” He trailed off, seemingly unsure of what to say.
Peter leaned forward from his spot on the couch. “Alpha,
