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The next few weekends follow a predictable pattern. I would watch all of Penelope’s performances, she
would stop by afterwards and say hi to me and chat for a few then I would walk her to her car and say
goodnight. I spend my whole week looking forward to the weekend and more and more I wish I could
spend time with Penelope elsewhere. Maybe get dinner. I was thinking how it would be interesting to
see her interact with my sisters and how I’d enjoy showing her around the Shifterpound. I show
her the Cock Tales group chat one night and I wonder what it would be like if she was part of the group,
whatments she would contribute. The Alpha’s wedding ising up soon and I imagine. what it
would be like having someone to attend it with me. Penelope is the type of person who gets along with
everyone so I can’t imagine that she would have any difficulties fitting in, unlike me. I’ve never minded
being alone, but I enjoy spending time with Penelope and hearing what she has to say, and I want to
tell her things too. To share the gossip I hear from the group chats or the observations I’v
been making about our various friend’s rtionships. 1 I want to tell her about the time I had to watch
the two Alpha’s avoid each other for months while they figured out their feelings. But I have no idea
what she wants from me. I don’t know how to start telling her these things, or how to bring them up. So
I just stay quiet, answering when she asks me something and hoping that maybe she will ask
something that will allow me to express what I actually want. It’s not that I want to change how I am, I
just want a chance to share it more.
It’s a Saturday evening, although not toote yet. I am out taking Alpha Ryann to meet up with Alpha
Kane. We’re walking through a shopping district that is opente for the more nocturnal types of
Magics and waiting for him to turn up. I’m hoping it will be soon so that I will have time to go see
Penelope’s performance. She’s probably at the club getting ready now. It’s not too far from here so as
long as Alpha Kane doesn’t take too much longer I can probably still make it on time. I’m doing my best
to not show my impatience as we walk together, but it might be showing a little because Alpha Ryann
has been watching me closely for a few minutes now and she seems suspicious and distracted. When I
go to meet her gaze she looks away and off into the distance, briefly tripping over. She steadies herself
with her light grip on my arm and her eyes dart back to me again then away as she focuses on walking
safely.
“So Aaron, I’ve been wondering… Do you have a plus one for my wedding? A girlfriend or a close
friend you could ask? I mean Megan and Darrien will be going together. Shaun will be with Amber and
I’m sure that Harry will be harassing Cam for the whole day. Alex told me he
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ns to attend alone but I haven’t checked with you yet. It would be a shame for spend the whole time
by yourself, although you have to promise to save me a dance.” She adds casually. Almost too casually
actually. I consider how to answer. I DID think of asking Penelope, but we haven’t even interacted
outside of the club. Taking her to a huge wedding event might be asking a little much at this point. I
haven’t even managed to ask her for a drink, and we spend all our time IN A BAR. She did give me her
number so I could text her, maybe find a way to casually mention the wedding… But no. It would be
completely out of the blue and I don’t want to make things weird. I take too long to answer and Alpha
Ryann decides to speak again..
“You know any girl would be lucky to have you.” She prompts. I shrug my shoulders in a nomittal
gesture. Alpha Ryann rolls her eyes at me, clearly that wasn’t the response she was hoping for,
“You know, I’ve noticed that you’ve been triedtely, and kind of distracted. Sometimes pretty eager to
leave work too. Are you sure there’s no lovely Shifterdy that has caught your eye?” She pushes on. I
shake my head quickly. It’s not a lie, Penelope isn’t a Shifter. Alpha Ryann isn’t dissuaded.
“No? Well what about a NON Shifterdy?” She continues. I freeze up and tense, She can. obviously
feel it with her hand on my arm. Before I can blink she’s stopped walking and has stepped to face me
properly.
“I KNEW it!” She bounces excitedly.
“Who is the girl? What is she? When can I meet her?” She blurts out question after question not leaving
time for me to answer even if I did know what to say. I stare at her helplessly. She is caught up in her
excitement and I doubt she will be satisfied with a shrug or non–answer.
“When are you seeing her next?” She tries again. Almost unconsciously, I look in the general direction
of the club where I know Penelope must be. Alpha Ryann follows my gaze and her eyes go out of focus
for a moment then narrow thoughtfully.
She is pulled from her thoughts by the arrival of Alpha Kane who immediately pulls her into his arms
and tight against his chest. He lets out a deep sigh that almost seems like relief to have her back at his
side.
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“Why are you just standing on the street? I thought we were meeting at the restaurant.” He asks
curiously.
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“I’ll exin in a minute.” She responds with a sweet smile before returning her attention to
1. me.
“Aaron you should finish for the night. Actually, take tomorrow off too, You’ve been working too much
lately. I suspect you have better things to do.” She tells me with a cheeky grin. I’m a little embarrassed,
but letting me leave now means I can make the performance and I’ll have plenty of time tomorrow too. I
could even get dinner first, I give a deep nod.
“Thank you Alpha.” I tell her seriously, hoping she can see how much I appreciate the offer, Alpha
Ryann shrugs.
“I’ve told you before to just call me Ryann! Just for that I’m going to update the group chat on my
suspicions. If you want to defend yourself, I suggest you start thinking about your response now. Have
a nice evening!” Without waiting for my reaction, she hooks her arm through Alpha Kane’s and begins
to drag him away. As much as I want to chase after them and demand to know what she’s nning to
tell everyone, I want to hear Penelope sing more so I turn on the spot and head in the opposite
direction towards the club where I know she will be waiting.
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