My Secret, My Bully, My Mates

The mood around me dropped palpably. I could actually feel the tension in the air, it was not pleasant. Each of the guys took a breath and blew it out, like they were preparing for battle as the trio walked over smiling like royalty. They each had on mini skirts that barely covered anything and cropped long sleeved shirts that looked to be a few sizes too small. Jeanie’s boobs looked like they might fall out of the bottom and the top at the same time. To top it all off they all had on tall black heels. It's cold and we were in the woods, these were not the outfits for the woods. They probably got here the same time we did and it just took several hours to navigate the soft forest floor. I had to try and fight my smile at the thought. I did not succeed. I let out an involuntary giggle, which earned a death glare from Kaley, then she turned back to the guys.

“I brought your favorite tequila, I thought we could do some shots to celebrate the new school year and another year closer to you both being Alphas!” She squeals again, trotting, is that a thing girls do, over to Cameron and Dakota. “But I forgot shot glasses.” She pouts and it is nothing like the endearing pout Sam used on us. It kind of made her look constipated.

“Just drink straight from the bottle, the alcohol actually makes it pretty hygienic.” Sierra supplies dryly.

Kaley's lip curls as she slowly looks over at Sierra. I'm sure noting how Sam has her wrapped up in his lap. “Um, thanks new girl, but I figured my men could just take shots off of me. That would be more fun anyway, right? A little warm-up for later.” She flips her hair looking at Cameron and Dakota. Why does she keep calling them her men? And second thought, why do I care?

“I'll do one off Sierra. Sam volunteers.” Wiggling his eyebrows at her. She just rolls her eyes. I am clearly the only person who has no idea what is going on right now. I hope my face is as neutral as I am trying to keep it.

as she

Marnie strides over and sits on the ground between his legs, right before

Shorty? We can't leave one out.”

notice the odd number since she seems to have claimed

He gestures his head towards me and my

doesn’t mind being the odd man out, or we could grab one of the other guys for her.” Kaley

a little at the aggression in their tones and Kaley, Jeanie and Marnie are

I smile trying to defuse some of the tension. “It's okay, I do not feel left out. Do whatever.” I try to match Kaley’s tone, hoping I got it right. I'm still lost, but I don't want to stop any of them from enjoying things they usually do when they get together. This is clearly not something new for Sierra either based on her reaction. She gives me a sympathetic look. “It's fine, I mouth to

grabs my hand. “I have an