Page 40 of Knot What She Seems
“Brylee, I would like to introduce you to Alpha Brock and his pack. Alpha Brock’s parents are good friends with your own.”
Ahh. Which means that he’s nobility.
Madam Ellora pinches my waist, and I quickly realize the alphas are waiting for a response.
Shit.
With trembling legs, I lower myself into a reverent courtesy.
“It’s a pleasure to meet you.”
“The princess shouldn’t bow to us.” The blond-haired man flashes me a smile designed to put me at ease. “Isn’t that supposed to be our job?”
Madam Ellora seems aghast, one of her frail hands fluttering to her throat.
“Alphas shouldneverbow to omegas!”
The brown-haired man—Brock—offers the older omega an indulgent smile. “Omegas are supposed to be respected and revered members of our society, wouldn’t you agree?” Without waiting for her to respond, he turns toward me, flashing a smile that has a dimple peeking out. “It’s a pleasure to meet you.” And then, to my absolute horror, he bows over my extended hand, planting a chaste kiss to the back of my knuckles.
“Oh.” I desperately flick my eyes in Madam Ellora’s direction, who appears just as scandalized as I am.
Alphas don’t bow to omegas.
Ever.
My training dictates that he should’ve grabbed my proffered hand and brought it to his lips. Not lean over it.
Heat travels to my cheeks. “It’s nice to meet you too, Alpha Brock.”
“Just Brock.” He flashes another charming smile before turning toward the white-haired man. “This right here is Jamie. And the big, silent brute behind him is Nic.”
“Hello.” I smile awkwardly, wondering yet again what the fuck is going on. It’s rare that alphas visit the school. They only do it for special events, like balls, or?—
No.
Oh no.
Hell no.
I can feel the beginnings of a panic attack coming on, but I force myself to breathe. I can’t surrender to the memories. Not now.
“We’ll be staying at Eros Academy for the foreseeable future.” Brock offers me another smile. That dimple once again makes an appearance. “But you’ll be seeing a lot of us.”
No.
No.
No.
“We’re excited to get to know you, Brylee.” Jamie’s cheeks turn red as he ducks his head.
“I don’t understand,” I say through numb lips. But I do understand. God help me, I do.
I just want to hear someone admit it out loud.
Madam Ellora’s grin lights up her face. I don’t think I’ve ever seen her smile quite like this before. “Brylee, I’m pleased to announce that we found you an alpha team to mate with. Your mother just sent the order this morning.”
No.
