Amidst the sea of faces, though, another familiar figure approaches us. It’s Daniel, an Alpha who used to be close to both Abby and me when we were married years ago. His warm smile is genuine as he greets me.
“Karl, my old friend!” Daniel exclaims, extending a hand toward me. “It’s been far too long. Who’s this lovely lady you have with you tonight?”
I can’t help but offer a polite smile as I introduce Shana. “Daniel, this is Shana. Shana, meet Daniel.”
Daniel takes Shana’s hand and gives it a kiss. “A pleasure to meet you, Shana. You look stunning.”
Shana remains silent aside from a thank-you, her polite smile never wavering. It’s becoming increasingly clear that she’s not the most conversational of companions. I didn’t see it as much when it was just the two of us on dates, but I really see it now that we’re around other people.
Daniel’s friendly demeanor takes a curious turn as he leans in a little closer, lowering his voice. “So, are you two officially dating now?”
I pause for a moment, feeling the weight of the question. Shana says nothing, and I can sense her discomfort. I decide to answer honestly. “We’ve just started seeing each other, but we haven’t discussed any official plans yet.”
Daniel gives me a sideways look, his expression thoughtful. He then gestures for me to step aside with him, away from Shana’s earshot. His tone becomes hushed as he pulls me aside.
“Karl, I’ve known you for a long time,” he says. “And I have to be honest with you. It’s not a good look for an Alpha to be ‘unofficial’ with a woman. You need to establish a firm connection, especially if she’s a potential Luna.”
I’m a bit taken aback by his words. “Daniel, I appreciate your concern, but—”
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