GAMMA LANCASTER

PART 24 - THE ENGAGEMENT DINNER (PT2)

JENSON

As I take a sip of my champagne, I can't help my eyes fall back on to my beautiful fiancée across the table who is laughing with a she-wolf at her side and looking utterly breath-taking. My wolf purrs happily in my head as we watch her finally looking relaxed and starting to find her feet in the pack. I knew this move would be tough on her, but fuck, my girl is more resilient than some of my toughest warriors.

Kate always makes me feel proud.

The evening has gone well, the food and company have been on point, everything has been perfect... well almost.

"I'm going to rip his hands off at the wrists if I see him touch her." Toby growls in my ear as I snap my head around to see my best friend scowling at Jenna and Wade down at the other side of the long table looking real fucking comfortable together.

Inwardly cursing, I pick up the bottle of champagne in front of us and top up his glass. "I get it, I really do, but she's a free agent Jeffers. You can't force her to be with you, I learnt the hard way that shit doesn't work."

"So, I'm just supposed to accept this? That she'd rather be with him? That fucker?! He boasts about having a new girl riding his cock every time I see him." Toby growls, looking away pained before downing his glass in one, his hand trembling with anger.

"Toby, maybe you just need to speak to her again? Ask to meet her tomorrow?" Whispers Flora at his side as I nod. "Don't make a scene, brother."

"Did you say... brother?" Kate suddenly chokes a little on her drink as she looks between Toby and Flo with surprise, stopping her conversation mid-way through with the she-wolf next to her. "I thought you were... well... on a date."

Flo bursts out laughing, snorting a little as Toby scowls at the mere idea making me smirk. Shit didn't I forget to mention that they were siblings when we all sat down?

Flora Jefferson is like the little sister I never had. She was always like mine and Toby's shadow when we were growing up as their sector is right next to the pack house, so we all went to the same schools. Since I last saw Flora, she's morphed into a remarkable young warrior, she turned eighteen whilst I was away but I'm glad to see she's made it onto the Elites just like her brother did and managed to move away from her folks who are real pricks.

"The Jeffersons are like part of the family, babe." I smile at Kate who keeps looking between the siblings with surprise before she bites down on her lower lip with a look on her face I can't quite get a read on.

Shrugging it off I turn to Toby. "And by the way, I agree with Flo, I want no drama this evening. This is Kate's night. So, talk to her tomorrow will ya?" I say seriously to him before my eyes flick onto my beautiful bride who begins to shake her head as if to say something but gets cut off.

"Then I best fucking leave because I can't watch this shit any longer." Toby growls his eyes pinned on Jenna once more before he abruptly pushes back his chair and storms off before I can convince him to stay.

"I better go after him." Flo whispers, shooting Kate and I an apologetic smile then throwing down her napkin.

"Oh wait... I think it's just a silly misunderstanding..." Kate calls after them as I frown at her when I see her up on her feet trying to encourage them to stay before she blows out a puff of air then slumps back down looking frustrated.

"What do you know?" I question, leaning in.

"I'll be back in a minute." Kate replies suddenly looking determined. "I need to quickly talk to Jenna before she..."

But Kate doesn't get to finish what she's about to say when a huge scream rips through the dinner party and all guests go silent as I instinctively get to my feet as does Taylor and Christian.