Everyone stood there in silence for several moments, watching him go. Riley felt a sudden sharp pain in her chest and an overwhelming urge to cry. She turned so her back was towards the men, taking a deep breath, trying to get her emotions under control.
“What just happened?” Max asked from behind her.
“Alpha is mad,” Patrick replied with a heavy sigh.
“Thanks captain obvious,” Max muttered. “I think we all figured that one out.” She heard him sigh. “I’m going to shower.”
Leo walked up beside Riley. “Are you ok?”
She nodded, biting her lip.
“You know you can tell me, right?”
“I know, Leo.” Her voice cracked on his name. She closed her eyes. “Thanks though.”
He wrapped an arm around her shoulder and squeezed her gently. “I’m going to get cleaned up,” he whispered, “but if you need
