The place went silent, so quiet it felt like no one had spoken at all. It was as if the world had stopped and only they were left standing in it. Doubt filled their eyes, all except Kaito. He just stood there, staring at her, and that silence hurt more than if he had shouted. She would have preferred his anger over that cold, still look.
"That's a good joke," Hiro said with a short laugh, turning to his brothers. The two beside him nodded. "There is no way you are our mate."
"Is she not good enough?" Alex finally spoke, his voice sharp. He was getting angry. They were too afraid to face the truth, but it was time they did. They needed to handle it like the men they were instead of making Angela shake in fear.
"That's not it," Renn said. "Why would you even think that, boy? She is my girlfriend. Why can't I make her my mate if I have the chance?"
"Your what?" Taros asked, not sure he had heard correctly.
