“These are for when we go dancing. We try to drag them out at least once a month. They resist but Sean has a spectacular pout and where Armand goes, the others follow.” Kane poked Sean in the ribs.
Donal laughed.
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Julio hung back a little, but Kane draped his arm around Julio’s shoulders and pulled him toward the buffet. “You’ve never seen this bunch eat. You have to get yours before it’s all gone.” Kane followed protocol and he, Gabriel, and Julio were among the last to go through the line followed by Alexei and Donal. The Betas and Enforcers followed.
The Mates and Julio sat on two comfortable couches in the corner of the great room. Julio spoke, “Donal, once your engagement goes into the paper and your folks see who your fiancé is, they’re going to suddenly develop a conscience and come to see you.”