My Secret, My Bully, My Mates

Chapter 0249

I just nod and he pulls me in for a hug. He has left me speechless more times than I can count today. He gives me a light kiss right on the top of my head and I smile, he is so like my big brother and I love it. The King and Queen make it to us and we are all lined up in front of the doors to the ballroom. The make-up and hair artists check all of us to make sure we are picture ready. I can hear someone make the announcement of our arrival and then the doors are opened and we parade in.

The ballroom has been transformed since lunch. The round table have been moved to the perimeter of the room to allow for a large area in the middle for dancing and mingling. The massive chandelier in the center of the ceiling is lit dimly giving off a soft warm glow. The crystal sconces along the wall are at the same brightness. It's just enough to see and be seen, but not as bright as during the day.

The whispers start immediately when Xander and I walk through the doorway. It's a tidal wave of murmuring and hushed sound. We make it up to the small platform our rectangular table is on, but instead of moving behind it to sit we line up in front of it. Alpha Reggie begins a speech thanking everyone for attending, stating that this was one of the most productive conferences he's attended in along time.

the fight against the Rogues. He continues speaking, but I am distracted as Xander pulls his arm from mine and wraps it

gives an almost imperceptible shake of his head and gives my hip a squeeze. Something is

or for me, I'm not sure. I have a pretty

side as he leads me around the table and instead of sitting next to his mom he pulls out his usual chair for me

I whisper to him in an almost inaudible voice, but I know with

I don't like." He breathes back, my hearing is