“Finally!” Maxus moved to him and pulled him into a hug. “Welcome to the family. And thank you for putting up with his shit. He can be a pain in the ass.”
Deltta groaned. “Don’t say that. He’ll run away.”
Mac laughed.
Yarr beamed at him. “Congratulations.”
“Thank you.”
The door opened again and in walked Djohn and Griean. His brother rushed to him. Well, tried to.
Mac met him halfway and wrapped his arms around him.
“Please tell me he’s dead,” Djohn said as he walked to the bed. “I see you’re still alive.”
“Hello to you too cousin.”
“Hey,” he said softly, wiping at his eyes. “Don’t scare me like that again.”
“You should be happy for me. I’m getting bonded.”
“What?” Djohn turned to Mac. His brother gasped next to him. “Congratulations. When is the ceremony?”
“As soon as possible, before he changes his mind. Yarr?”
“I’m on it, master,” the beta bowed and walked to the door, a smile on his lips.
“I’m not going to change my mind,” Mac announced.
Deltta laughed.
They stayed with him until it was time to leave. Mac walked to the bed to say goodbye.
“Stay in my room.” He commanded him. “I’d feel better knowing you’re in my bed waiting for me.”
Mac closed his eyes, embarrassed. Griean, Djohn and Maxus were still there.
“Okay,” he whispered. He leaned close and kissed him softly, but Deltta turned the simple kiss into something hot and knee-weakening. “Goodnight.”
“You too, baby.”
Mac pulled away and made his way out of the room. Griean took his hand and walked ahead of the others.
“Just say it.” Mac sighed.
“I wasn’t going to say anything.”
“No?”
Griean cleared his throat. “I’m happy for you.”
“But?”
“No buts. Deltta is a good alpha, but he’s not just any alpha. Damn, there’s the but.”
Mac laughed but sobered up quickly. “I understand what you’re trying to say, but I love him, and he loves me too. If people don’t like it, it’s none of my business. It’ll hurt to hear them call me names because of how I look, but I won’t be alone. I have a strong alpha by my side. When I’m with him, nothing matters. He’s perfect for me.”
Griean sniffed.