Kimi stepped through her front door with Kirk beside her, feeling a wave of relief wash over her. His steady presence acted like a shield against the turmoil that always seemed to follow Kolton around. She craved this peace, this sense of safety that came from being with someone who actually wanted to be seen with her.
Gamma Felix approached them immediately, his face lighting up with genuine respect.
"Alpha Kirk, welcome."
The warmth in Felix's greeting made Kimi's chest swell with pride. This was how it should be. No hiding, no shame, no pretending she didn't exist.
Kirk clasped Felix's hand firmly before moving toward the other guests. Christine kept her head down, clearly uncomfortable in the presence of such a powerful Alpha.
